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M15 XGB

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

72,803 mi
Last recorded72,803 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 XGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 72,803 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 70,437 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 70,436 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 70,099 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 70,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 68,823 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 68,822 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 67,241 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 64,716 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 62,061 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 58,335 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 58,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2018 57,822 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 57,300 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 56,654 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 56,144 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 55,633 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 54,959 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 54,231 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 53,255 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)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 50,957 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 48,239 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 48,239 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 46,389 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 44,258 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 42,955 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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M15 XGB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 M15 XGB, 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 M15 XGB registered?

M15 XGB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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