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M6 DBR

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,835 mi
Last recorded71,835 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 DBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2025 71,835 miles

Direction indicator not working All (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General under-body corrosion

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 71,656 miles

boot operating piston rods inop

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure items

Fail 31 Jan 2020 71,632 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working lamp unit connectors badly corroded as is bulb holders (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald advise replace asap 225/50-16 tyre size (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perished 225/50-16 tyre size (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

boot operating piston rods inop

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure items

Pass 25 Feb 2019 69,735 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

Fail 15 Feb 2019 69,735 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 6 Feb 2018 67,904 miles

exhaust centre box deteriorated slightly

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2018 67,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust centre box deteriorated slightly

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside mirror glass missing

nearside wiper split

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2017 65,809 miles

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust centre box deteriorated slightly

nearside door mirror cowling damaged slightly

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2017 65,809 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust centre box deteriorated slightly

management light on

nearside door mirror cowling damaged slightly

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2013 64,939 miles

exhaust centre box deteriated slightly

Fail 1 Aug 2013 64,939 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust centre box deteriated slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2011 61,056 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

front and rear tyres different sizes

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 19 Jan 2010 52,167 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 43,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 36,398 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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M6 DBR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M6 DBR, 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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M6 DBR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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