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S888 UAN

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

42,329 mi
Last recorded42,329 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 UAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 42,329 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 42,135 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 41,784 miles

Offside Front fog light insecure

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

Fail 3 Feb 2024 41,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front fog light insecure

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 41,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 41,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 May 2021 40,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

gearbox oil leacking

Pass 3 Feb 2021 40,127 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 39,818 miles

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

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

passenger wiper starting to split

Pass 7 Jan 2019 38,918 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 38,007 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 37,303 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 36,630 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 35,351 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 11 Dec 2013 33,758 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 32,705 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 31,053 miles

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

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 4 Nov 2011 31,053 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 23 Nov 2010 28,036 miles

oil leak from automatic transmision

Pass 29 Sep 2009 26,284 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 26,284 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 22,701 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 22,701 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 20,251 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 14,774 miles

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

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

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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S888 UAN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc 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 S888 UAN, 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 S888 UAN registered?

S888 UAN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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