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PEU 9

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

30,427 mi
Last recorded30,427 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEU 9
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 30,427 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 29,702 miles

Charging system weak

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing Mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 28,631 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 27,617 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 26,666 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 26,657 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 25,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 25,722 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 25,016 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 24,360 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 24,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 23,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 21,415 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 19,664 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 19,630 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 18,026 miles

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

damage to nearside mirror cover

Pass 11 Sep 2014 15,730 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery poorly secured

damage to nearside mirror cover

wipers poor

Pass 20 Sep 2013 12,902 miles

offside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2012 10,317 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 10,317 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 8,118 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 7,868 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 7,261 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 6,636 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 5,246 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 3,558 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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PEU 9 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 PEU 9, 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 PEU 9 registered?

PEU 9 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is PEU 9 safe to buy?

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