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M200 BNG

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

140,730 mi
Last recorded140,730 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM200 BNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 140,730 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 139,910 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel due to geometry (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe axle suspension chassis floors inner arches subframe mtgs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

h lights just in pattern

Fail 25 Mar 2025 139,909 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel due to geometry (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe axle suspension chassis floors inner arches subframe mtgs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

h lights just in pattern

Pass 14 Feb 2024 128,638 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 138,638 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 137,510 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 136,491 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 134,032 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 131,910 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 131,910 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 130,339 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

mechanical components corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 126,468 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Gearbox oil leak

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

Steering box showing signs of wear on full lock

Fail 19 Jul 2017 126,466 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine management lamp illuminated

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

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

Steering box showing signs of wear on full lock

Pass 20 Jul 2016 112,056 miles

Management light illuminated

Pass 21 Jul 2015 98,288 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 98,287 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Front fog light bulbs resting on plastic mouldings causing smoke

Pass 28 Jul 2014 84,605 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 84,476 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 71,328 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 69,180 miles

osf tyre 2.5 mm approx`[205/55*16w]

Pass 6 Jul 2010 62,606 miles

brake pipe under ns inner wing coroded/pitted (BORDERLINE PASS!). light cracking on drive belt!

Pass 3 Jul 2009 54,686 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2008 48,680 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 48,592 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 45,292 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 38,792 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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M200 BNG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M200 BNG, 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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M200 BNG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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