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M500 MGW

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,840 mi
Last recorded75,840 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 MGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 75,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 75,328 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 74,556 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 72,421 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 70,325 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 66,267 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 66,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 52,848 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 52,848 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 46,964 miles

UNDER SHEILDS + ENGINE COVERS FITTED.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 46,123 miles

under shield fitted.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 45,562 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 44,634 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 44,234 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 44,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 44,189 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 13 Jul 2011 42,555 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 40,592 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 38,381 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 33,285 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2007 22,140 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 20,110 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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M500 MGW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 M500 MGW, 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 M500 MGW registered?

M500 MGW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is M500 MGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 MGW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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