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SXI 2

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

84,733 mi
Last recorded84,733 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXI 2
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 84,733 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S/F and O/S/F inner steering arms slight play ()

Offside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction item on windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box ball joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 84,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S/F and O/S/F inner steering arms slight play ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated N/S/R tyre under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction item on windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box ball joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 81,941 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox have slight oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

underbody, suspension & brake system components undersealed

Pass 3 Apr 2023 78,715 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

outer sill covers fitted

underbody, suspension & brake system components under sealed

Pass 9 Nov 2021 77,589 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 77,226 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

steering hydraulic damper mist of oil

Pass 2 May 2019 74,499 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 74,342 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 72,883 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 71,554 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 69,554 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 56,907 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 43,457 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 29,488 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 17,676 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 13,837 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 12,463 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 9,990 miles

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

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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SXI 2 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 SXI 2, 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 SXI 2 registered?

SXI 2 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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