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K23 GHW

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

118,500 mi
Last recorded118,500 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK23 GHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 118,500 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front screen wash jet not working

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear front bushers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted perventing full inspection of some components

sill covers fitted perventing full inspection of some components to both sides

Pass 6 Aug 2025 114,305 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 114,205 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 111,055 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2023 109,250 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 2 Aug 2022 107,794 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

lower engine cover fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 2 Aug 2022 107,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

lower engine cover fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Jun 2021 105,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to outer flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth between 2mm & 3mm, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to outer flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 3mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 29 Jun 2020 101,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2019 97,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2018 92,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 88,878 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 84,719 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 80,494 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 80,494 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 77,389 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre surface cuts on inner shoulder

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 74,232 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2013 74,232 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 72,110 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 69,609 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 60,091 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 48,991 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 46,748 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 43,134 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 35,349 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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K23 GHW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 K23 GHW, 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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K23 GHW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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