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S18 MLW

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

51,990 mi
Last recorded51,990 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 MLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 51,990 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan, close to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2026 51,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan, close to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 51,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 50,287 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 49,403 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 48,244 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 48,244 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 47,448 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 46,436 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 45,122 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Aug 2019 45,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall 225\50\16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Aug 2018 44,433 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 43,746 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 42,020 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 41,633 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 39,147 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 38,046 miles

n/s headlamp damp

n/s/r tyre splitting on outer wall

Pass 9 Oct 2012 35,499 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 32,304 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 32,291 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake disc's slightly worn and corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2010 30,209 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 28,748 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 27,086 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 25,741 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 23,058 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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S18 MLW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S18 MLW, 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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S18 MLW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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