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ELZ 7654

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,787 mi
Last recorded123,787 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 7654
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 123,787 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly fogged.

Fail 17 Mar 2026 123,787 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly fogged.

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 120,904 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 120,902 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 117,755 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 115,976 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly fogged

Pass 27 Jan 2022 115,522 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 114,686 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 113,395 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 112,284 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 110,721 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 106,857 miles

Exhaust centre section is starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Jan 2015 105,769 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 105,769 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 97,789 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 97,789 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 87,926 miles

front reg plate fading, ns headlight image poor, front pads look very low, osf lower ball joint slight play, both rear tyres very much on limit

Fail 11 Jan 2012 75,539 miles

Centre exhaust box deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 75,539 miles

Centre exhaust box deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 71,815 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 67,379 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 63,697 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 57,627 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 47,859 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 40,259 miles

condensation in offside headlight

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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ELZ 7654 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ELZ 7654, 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 ELZ 7654 registered?

ELZ 7654 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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