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NBZ 280

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

114,092 mi
Last recorded114,092 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBZ 280
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 114,092 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2026 114,092 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 110,842 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in all steering joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front +rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front + rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 110,841 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes both (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in all steering joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front +rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front + rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 110,658 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs corroded+lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 110,036 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs corroded+lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 108,532 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs corroded+lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 107,218 miles

General under body surface corrosion to floor/chassis and all suspension components front and rear not considered dangerous at this time.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 104,960 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 100,335 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively DISCS CORRODED+LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 96,442 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS CORRODED+LIPPED (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 93,340 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH 225/60/15 V (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISCS CORRODED (3.5.1i)

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 19 Aug 2015 87,835 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 83,117 miles

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

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

all brake pipes covered in grease, unable to properly check for corrosion

slight play in steering damper

Pass 9 Aug 2013 80,538 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 77,141 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 70,652 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 60,226 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 50,628 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2008 40,993 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 32,752 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 32,385 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 26,004 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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NBZ 280 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 NBZ 280, 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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NBZ 280 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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