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M40 RSP

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests31 (25 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

100,105 mi
Last recorded100,105 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 RSP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

25 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 100,105 miles

Front exhaust mounts x2 deteriorated [exhaust still supported]

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2026 100,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust mounts x2 deteriorated [exhaust still supported]

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 137,895 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 137,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

high level stop light innop

Pass 4 Sep 2024 99,727 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 99,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 130,737 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 99,036 miles

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

both rear tyres has slight play

Pass 15 May 2023 112,750 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 97,882 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 97,882 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 May 2022 94,950 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 95,330 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 73,679 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 73,679 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 93,073 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 90,154 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 88,092 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 87,201 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 86,881 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 86,471 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 85,705 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 85,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 84,808 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 83,724 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 82,048 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 67,283 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 53,664 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 40,810 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 32,867 miles

Small slit to o/s/r tyre outer wall.

Front pads low.

Play in front wheel bearings.

Pass 3 Mar 2006 29,968 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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M40 RSP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 M40 RSP, 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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M40 RSP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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