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F27 ABM

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

39,380 mi
Last recorded39,380 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF27 ABM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 39,380 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 38,455 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 37,311 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 35,512 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 34,326 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 34,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 33,547 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 33,027 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 33,027 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 32,751 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 32,743 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 31,845 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 27,501 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 27,501 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 21,043 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 20,925 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S Washer jet part blocked.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 16,108 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 15,600 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 14,380 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 12,429 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 11,168 miles

front no plate peeling off at one side

Pass 2 Jun 2006 9,851 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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F27 ABM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F27 ABM, 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 F27 ABM registered?

F27 ABM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is F27 ABM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F27 ABM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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