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SRZ 8715

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

90,920 mi
Last recorded90,920 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRZ 8715
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2026 90,920 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 90,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 90,706 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 90,695 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 90,382 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 90,160 miles

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 89,460 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

nearside front tyre outer edge worn ?

rear tyres getting low on tread ;

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims and shields fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2019 88,476 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 3 Jul 2018 85,496 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge ;

Pass 3 Jul 2017 82,273 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2016 78,981 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 75,693 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic sheilding fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2014 70,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic sheilding fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2014 70,857 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic sheilding fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2013 66,404 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2013 66,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre heat sheild insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2012 55,814 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 55,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 47,541 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 47,541 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 42,418 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 38,679 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 38,671 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 34,491 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 30,492 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 26,031 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 26,027 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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SRZ 8715 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SRZ 8715, 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 SRZ 8715 registered?

SRZ 8715 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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