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K16 ELF

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

119,414 mi
Last recorded119,414 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 ELF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 119,414 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 119,269 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 119,246 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 118,842 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 118,603 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 118,517 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 117,874 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 117,452 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 117,314 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 117,123 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 116,793 miles

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)

Pass 31 May 2013 116,456 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 115,940 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 115,251 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 114,283 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 4 May 2010 114,282 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2009 108,061 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 99,333 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 89,191 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 80,901 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 74,030 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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K16 ELF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 K16 ELF, 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 K16 ELF registered?

K16 ELF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is K16 ELF safe to buy?

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