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R17 OKH

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

58,376 mi
Last recorded58,376 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 OKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 58,376 miles

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

hand brake has slight travel

Pass 20 Jun 2024 53,735 miles

All suspension components has slight surface corrosion

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 53,735 miles

All suspension components has slight surface corrosion

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 51,892 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 51,891 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 51,890 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 48,529 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 48,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 42,964 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 42,961 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 37,314 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 37,311 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 31,531 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 31,531 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 26,808 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 26,808 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 22,445 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 19,871 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 17,069 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 17,069 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 14,602 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 12,615 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 10,651 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 6,964 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 6,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

this vehicle has had accident repair on n/s floor and side and chassis

Fail 26 Apr 2006 6,963 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 6,962 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R17 OKH 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 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R17 OKH, 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 R17 OKH registered?

R17 OKH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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