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L6 SLK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

44,911 mi
Last recorded44,911 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 44,911 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2026 44,911 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 44,666 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 44,462 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 44,106 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2022 43,689 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 43,187 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 42,144 miles

Offside Front front wiper smearing slightly

Pass 4 Jun 2019 41,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 40,794 miles

All body braces corroded

Both rear lower wheel arches corroded

Both rear springs corroded

Both rear tyres perished and cracked

Corrosion around both front lower suspension arms

Corrosion to metal brake lines underneath bonnet

Fuel cap seal perished/cracked

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2017 40,452 miles

nsr tyre poor condition

Fail 6 Jun 2017 40,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nsr tyre poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2016 40,110 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre perrishing

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

exhaust corroded

surface corrosion starting to form on metal brake pipes

Fail 2 Jun 2016 40,110 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre perrishing

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

exhaust corroded

surface corrosion starting to form on metal brake pipes

Pass 10 Jun 2015 39,777 miles

osf and both rear tyres low

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 38,359 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 37,767 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside headlamp is misted slightly but output not reduced

Fail 13 Jun 2013 37,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

both front wipers split at ends

offside headlamp is misted slightly but output not reduced

Pass 30 May 2012 36,241 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 36,154 miles

o/s/r boby damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2011 33,277 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 29,978 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 29,978 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 27,433 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 21,615 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 18,339 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 14,927 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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L6 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 L6 SLK, 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 L6 SLK registered?

L6 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 October 2002.

Is L6 SLK safe to buy?

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