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DIB 329

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,103 mi
Last recorded39,103 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIB 329
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 39,103 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 38,508 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 38,002 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 38,000 miles

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 37,549 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 37,027 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 36,466 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 35,887 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 34,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 34,090 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 32,968 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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DIB 329 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DIB 329, 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.

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What year was DIB 329 registered?

DIB 329 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is DIB 329 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIB 329 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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