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D 72

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

30,826 mi
Last recorded30,826 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD 72
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 30,826 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 30,354 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 29,793 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 28,911 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 28,117 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2021 27,112 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 26,050 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 25,365 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 24,718 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 24,170 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 23,256 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 22,349 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 22,349 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 21,073 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 20,187 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 19,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2011 17,836 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 16,520 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 15,407 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 13,382 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 10,917 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 8,202 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 4,746 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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D 72 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 64,067 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D 72, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D 72 registered?

D 72 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 July 2002.

Is D 72 safe to buy?

The MOT history for D 72 shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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