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K4 EPJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,725 mi
Last recorded75,725 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 EPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 75,725 miles

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

advise all brakes have pitting/ corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2025 73,953 miles

corrosion at underside, suspension, chassis and brakes

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 23 Feb 2024 73,416 miles

CORROSION AT UNDERSIDE

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED

FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

GEARBOX IS LEAKING OIL

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

REAR SHOCKERS CASINGS CORRODED

Pass 12 Nov 2021 71,587 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 70,662 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 69,754 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 69,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 67,947 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 67,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 65,579 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 62,309 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 62,309 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 58,878 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 56,058 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 51,447 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 47,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

oil leak around gearbox area.

Fail 20 Nov 2012 47,526 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

oil leak around gearbox area.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 44,124 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 41,219 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 38,307 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 35,331 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 31,839 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 25,094 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 17,562 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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K4 EPJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 K4 EPJ, 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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K4 EPJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 December 2002.

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