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P121 DPW

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,539 mi
Last recorded38,539 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 DPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 38,539 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 37,687 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 34,500 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 34,468 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 33,821 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 33,207 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 32,463 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 32,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 31,884 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 31,001 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 30,108 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 29,030 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 27,132 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 8 Nov 2013 25,068 miles

Oil seepage from gearbox oil pipe area.

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 23,510 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 22,034 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 22,034 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 20,221 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 18,414 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 16,626 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 14,354 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit around centre

Pass 31 Oct 2006 13,165 miles

Battery insecure

Rear 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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P121 DPW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P121 DPW, 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 P121 DPW registered?

P121 DPW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 April 2002.

Is P121 DPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P121 DPW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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