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L23 MDB

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

111,978 mi
Last recorded111,978 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 MDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 111,978 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view behind centre mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf and osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2026 111,966 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed has cut showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view behind centre mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf and osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr and osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 8 May 2024 111,800 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 111,374 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 111,126 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust noisey

Pass 3 Apr 2021 110,333 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 19 Mar 2020 109,523 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 107,428 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 107,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 105,339 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 103,494 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 101,674 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 101,664 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2014 99,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust brackets missing on down pipe by manifold

plastic covers on sills

Pass 5 Mar 2013 98,927 miles

Center silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking

Fail 12 Mar 2012 97,409 miles

Deteriorated exhaust.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 97,409 miles

Deteriorated exhaust.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2011 93,333 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 87,177 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 84,782 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 75,708 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 43,505 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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L23 MDB 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 86.4%.

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 L23 MDB, 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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L23 MDB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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