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T6 MPJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

74,381 mi
Last recorded74,381 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT6 MPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 74,381 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 73,371 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 72,460 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 71,272 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 69,350 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 67,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 65,686 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 63,473 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 59,952 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 58,287 miles

BAS/ESP light on

Pass 3 Jun 2015 54,539 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 52,896 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 52,896 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 51,206 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 49,029 miles

nearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

slight play in offside front rack end socket

Fail 27 Mar 2013 49,029 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

slight play in offside front rack end socket

Pass 14 Mar 2012 43,436 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 41,370 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 40,219 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,274 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 32,982 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 28,415 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 23,868 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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T6 MPJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 T6 MPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T6 MPJ registered?

T6 MPJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 May 2002.

Is T6 MPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T6 MPJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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