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S90 MAL

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,748 mi
Last recorded68,748 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS90 MAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 68,748 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 65,755 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 63,319 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 60,152 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 56,526 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 56,526 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 54,489 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 52,243 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 52,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 50,416 miles

Nearside Front 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 3 Jul 2018 47,293 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 44,422 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 43,438 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 43,428 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 42,624 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 40,882 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 40,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 39,605 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 38,540 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 36,994 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2010 34,548 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 32,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 32,528 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008
Fail 20 Jun 2008 29,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2007 27,684 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 23,137 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 20,045 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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S90 MAL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S90 MAL, 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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S90 MAL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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