CarVerify

Free Car Check

S8 SYX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

174,038 mi
Last recorded174,038 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 SYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 174,038 miles

Batery light on during test

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

Rear silencer baffles loose inside

Pass 23 Feb 2023 172,645 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

steering lock worn

Pass 19 Feb 2022 166,994 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 166,989 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, close to exposing cords as other side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 160,739 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Nearside washer jet has one jet blocked, suficient water from other jets to meat mot req.

Pass 24 Feb 2020 154,318 miles

Brake pedal spongy but adequate reserve travel

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 154,318 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system insecure mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp misted (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pedal spongy but adequate reserve travel

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 143,151 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED AT CLIPS (1.1.11 (c))

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

RATTLING FROM REAR CATALYTIC CONVERTERS

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Fail 15 Feb 2019 143,057 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED AT CLIPS (1.1.11 (c))

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

RATTLING FROM REAR CATALYTIC CONVERTERS

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Pass 21 Feb 2018 136,907 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Feb 2017 135,606 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 135,606 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 134,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 122,809 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 122,809 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 114,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 104,944 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 95,396 miles

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

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

front brake discs very worn

front wiper blades split

rear brake discs worn

rear brake hoses perished

Pass 25 Feb 2011 84,961 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs very worn

Pass 1 Mar 2010 71,127 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 63,211 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread depth around 3mm

Pass 15 Mar 2008 53,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 53,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 43,604 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 11 Mar 2006 33,271 miles

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

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S8 SYX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,199cc 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 S8 SYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S8 SYX?

You can check the full history of S8 SYX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S8 SYX registered?

S8 SYX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 June 2002.

Is S8 SYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 SYX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S8 SYX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S8 SYX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.