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M900 VYN

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

54,538 mi
Last recorded54,538 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM900 VYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 54,538 miles

various components corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2025 54,490 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

various components corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2024 53,756 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 53,521 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 52,790 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 52,780 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 52,044 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 51,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 51,294 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 50,234 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 50,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 49,353 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 47,939 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 46,387 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 44,764 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 42,475 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 40,195 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 37,856 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 34,336 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 31,393 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 28,470 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 28,470 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 27,006 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 23,609 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 20,139 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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M900 VYN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M900 VYN, 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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M900 VYN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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