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S1 RMB

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

68,424 mi
Last recorded68,424 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 RMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 68,424 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jul 2026 68,424 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 68,142 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 68,112 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2024 67,526 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2024 67,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 65,987 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge ( nearing wear bars ) (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light High level lamp lens loose (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 65,598 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear brake pipes at rear ( greased ) (1.1.11 (c))

Engine management light on

High level stop lamp slightly loose

Pass 11 Jul 2019 65,272 miles

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust showing corrosion

high level stop lamp loose

Pass 6 Jul 2018 64,794 miles

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

High level stop lamp lens loose

Fail 3 Jul 2018 64,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

High level stop lamp lens loose

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 64,328 miles

Both main front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded , pipes have been greased

Engine management light on

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 63,670 miles

engine check light on

Fail 22 Jun 2016 63,670 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine check light on

Pass 23 Jun 2015 63,266 miles

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

both outer sills fitted with plastic covers

Fail 23 Jun 2015 63,266 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both outer sills fitted with plastic covers

Pass 25 Jun 2014 63,079 miles

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

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

centre exhaust silencer showing corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2014 63,078 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust silencer showing corrosion

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 62,591 miles

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

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

metal brake pipes greased

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 62,591 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

metal brake pipes greased

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 62,183 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 20 Jun 2012 62,183 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 21 Jun 2011 61,127 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 55,889 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 27 Nov 2008 51,692 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 46,384 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light on.

nsf tyre has small cut on outer side wall.

Pass 29 Nov 2006 38,412 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 30,346 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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S1 RMB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 S1 RMB, 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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S1 RMB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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