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S123 THK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

88,674 mi
Last recorded88,674 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS123 THK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 88,674 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2025 88,674 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2024 81,518 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 81,518 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 72,281 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 72,281 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 72,206 miles

Exhaust system corded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 71,668 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 69,197 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 May 2019 66,990 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Apr 2019 66,977 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Mar 2018 64,481 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 61,863 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 59,372 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 59,372 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 57,241 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 55,558 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 54,434 miles

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

the battery is weak

Pass 26 Jan 2012 52,672 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 49,705 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 46,597 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 41,220 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 41,184 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 32,835 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 26,329 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear tyres different sizes

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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S123 THK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S123 THK, 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 S123 THK registered?

S123 THK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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