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T20 SYL

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,911 mi
Last recorded58,911 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT20 SYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 58,911 miles

Both front fog lamps inoperative

Both front tyres are aged 12yrs

Exhaust corroded & centre exhaust silencer outer skin is becoming detached

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread

Pass 7 Mar 2023 56,414 miles

Both front foglamps not working

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2023 56,414 miles

Both front foglamps not working

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2022 53,789 miles

Both front fog lamps not working

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight PAS leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 50,870 miles

Both front fog lamps not working.

Pass 18 Dec 2019 48,822 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 46,672 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 43,879 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 25 May 2016 42,375 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 24 Nov 2014 41,781 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 41,194 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 37,339 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 37,339 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 32,159 miles

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 28,420 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 24,951 miles

rear tyres cracking on side

Pass 20 Jul 2007 21,238 miles

n/s/ wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jul 2006 17,263 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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T20 SYL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T20 SYL, 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 T20 SYL registered?

T20 SYL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 August 2002.

Is T20 SYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T20 SYL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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