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S27 DLG

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

40,233 mi
Last recorded40,233 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS27 DLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 40,233 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2025 39,856 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 39,856 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 39,133 miles

Surface corrosion to subframes and suspension components

Pass 3 Nov 2022 38,607 miles

age related surface corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2021 36,415 miles

surface corrosion throughout body and steering/suspension components

Fail 5 Nov 2021

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion throughout body and steering/suspension components

Pass 13 Feb 2019 35,070 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 31,750 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 30,378 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 30,378 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure due to age (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure due to age (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 26,861 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 25,969 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 23,932 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 22,254 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 16,906 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 13,820 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 11,950 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 11,878 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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S27 DLG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S27 DLG, 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 S27 DLG registered?

S27 DLG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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