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M22 BAC

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,208 mi
Last recorded83,208 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 BAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 83,208 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle corroded to underside

Pass 27 Feb 2025 79,956 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Feb 2024 75,792 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 72,885 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 65,685 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 65,681 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2021 65,558 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 65,100 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 64,893 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 64,332 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 64,145 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 63,358 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 62,157 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 62,001 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 58,286 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 58,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 38,660 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 30,017 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 25,636 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 23,282 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 21,959 miles

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

welsh motif on plates not euro

Pass 4 Sep 2006 19,663 miles

engine oil leaks

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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M22 BAC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M22 BAC, 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 M22 BAC registered?

M22 BAC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is M22 BAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M22 BAC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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