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M70 PBJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

43,795 mi
Last recorded43,795 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 PBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 43,795 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear plates (0.1 (b))

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 Apr 2026 43,795 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear plates (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2025 41,577 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 38,912 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front have water ingress in them beam patten not effected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 38,912 miles

Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned both front headlamps too low (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front have water ingress in them beam patten not effected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 36,175 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 32,339 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 28,319 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 28,319 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 28,154 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 27,839 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 27,347 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 26,772 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 25,878 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 25,006 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 23,292 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 22,028 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 20,844 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 20,842 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has slight damage in sidewall

n/s/r rear tyre close to wear indicators

small split in front silencer

Pass 20 May 2009 19,594 miles

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

near side front tyre has slight cut in outer wall not to core

Pass 27 May 2008 18,718 miles

NSF tyre has slight sidewall damage,OSR on the wear limit.

Pass 9 May 2007 16,688 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 14,607 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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M70 PBJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M70 PBJ, 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 M70 PBJ registered?

M70 PBJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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