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OO02 CEL

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

102,346 mi
Last recorded102,346 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO02 CEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 102,346 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 101,418 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 100,525 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 99,783 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 98,767 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 97,775 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 97,775 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 96,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 96,320 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 94,854 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres are starting to feather on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2017 93,506 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 92,622 miles

EML illuminated

both rear tyres 3-4mm

o/s/f tyre starting to feather

Pass 22 Sep 2015 91,591 miles

front exhaust clamp broken

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 90,196 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 88,696 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 76,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 63,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 63,313 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 58,764 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 50,246 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 50,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 43,009 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 35,633 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 27,055 miles

O/S/F tyre bald on extreme outer edge

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 26,545 miles

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

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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OO02 CEL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 OO02 CEL, 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 OO02 CEL registered?

OO02 CEL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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