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R15 SYK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

81,979 mi
Last recorded81,979 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 SYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 81,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 80,371 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 80,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 77,050 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 73,508 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 71,443 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 68,422 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 65,712 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 62,709 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 59,711 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 56,824 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 56,824 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 53,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 50,213 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 45,503 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 45,514 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 45,501 miles

Centre Front Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 45,453 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 45,253 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 44,550 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 43,198 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 41,986 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 38,750 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 35,484 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 35,484 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 29,107 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 21,307 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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R15 SYK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 R15 SYK, 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 R15 SYK registered?

R15 SYK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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