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T1 DFE

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

35,445 mi
Last recorded35,445 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 DFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 35,445 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 34,803 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 33,553 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 32,924 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 32,665 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 32,456 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 31,688 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 29,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower offside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 27,798 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 27,798 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 25,918 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 24,370 miles

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre has two nails/screw embedded in tread.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 22,930 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 21,304 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 19,774 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 18,844 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 17,335 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 15,980 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 14,678 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 13,024 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 10,621 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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T1 DFE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 T1 DFE, 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 T1 DFE registered?

T1 DFE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 October 2002.

Is T1 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T1 DFE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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