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SL02 SWN

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,856 mi
Last recorded106,856 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 SWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 106,856 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 103,887 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 30 Jul 2016 99,273 miles

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 19 May 2015 91,585 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 87,757 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 78,160 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 78,141 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 68,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 58,631 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 48,538 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 48,532 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 42,598 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 32,257 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 23,548 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 14,865 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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SL02 SWN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SL02 SWN, 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 SL02 SWN registered?

SL02 SWN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2002.

Is SL02 SWN safe to buy?

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