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SLK 230

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,949 mi
Last recorded105,949 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLK 230
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 105,949 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2025 105,302 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 105,302 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 104,443 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 104,443 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 102,614 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 100,115 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 97,055 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 97,055 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Power steering component leaking steering damper leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 94,518 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 89,457 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 85,609 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 81,455 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 77,236 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 74,912 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 74,908 miles

Offside Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 73,097 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 68,761 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 63,177 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 58,464 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 52,154 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 52,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 46,027 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 39,579 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 33,346 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 33,346 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 26,779 miles

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

front brake pads 60 percent worn

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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SLK 230 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SLK 230, 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 SLK 230 registered?

SLK 230 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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