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MFR 12E

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,867 mi
Last recorded48,867 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFR 12E
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2026 48,867 miles

Offside Front fog light inoperative

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 48,503 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 48,183 miles

Offside Front fog lamp dont work

Pass 14 Sep 2023 46,526 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 46,058 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 42,072 miles

osf fog light don't work

Pass 28 Sep 2020 41,724 miles

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

Offside Front Fog light not working.

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 41,278 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 37,116 miles

wipers smearing screen

Pass 21 May 2016 36,640 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 35,834 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 35,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering damper has no ressistance

Pass 28 May 2013 35,064 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 34,179 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 30,584 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 30,269 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 29,662 miles

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

both rear tyres, perishing on side walls

front tyres worn uneven

Pass 16 May 2008 27,996 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 24,842 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 20,890 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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MFR 12E is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MFR 12E, 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 MFR 12E registered?

MFR 12E is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is MFR 12E safe to buy?

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