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T600 SLK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

102,705 mi
Last recorded102,705 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT600 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 102,705 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 102,704 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat missing (4.1.5 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 102,218 miles

MIL on dash

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 102,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

MIL on dash

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 101,400 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 100,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 95,225 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 95,225 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 92,864 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 90,147 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 90,146 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 87,924 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 85,389 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 13 May 2016 84,435 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 May 2015 83,277 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 79,794 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2013 77,936 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 73,734 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn is cracking on side wall advises replacing

Pass 25 Oct 2010 73,165 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 72,451 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 72,444 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 70,956 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 69,616 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 69,616 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 67,322 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 67,317 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 50,759 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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T600 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 T600 SLK, 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 T600 SLK registered?

T600 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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