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TAZ 8165

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,125 mi
Last recorded108,125 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 8165
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 108,125 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 107,163 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 106,335 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 105,394 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 104,245 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 103,025 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 99,944 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 96,348 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 92,617 miles

abs intermittent fault off at present

service light on. nearside rear brake flexi ferrule rusty. nearside front coil spring rusty. esp light on.

Fail 12 Apr 2017 92,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function both rear (2.7.2a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

service light on. nearside rear brake flexi ferrule rusty. nearside front coil spring rusty. esp light on.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 92,015 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 90,654 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 89,163 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 87,336 miles

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

centre rear exhaust box outer skin exc. corroded and loose

Fail 17 Apr 2013 87,336 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

centre rear exhaust box outer skin exc. corroded and loose

Pass 17 Oct 2011 81,985 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 76,730 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 70,470 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 70,464 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 61,075 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 52,261 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 52,237 miles

Nearside Front Upper registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Upper registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 45,823 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 45,823 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 45,823 miles

Centre Front Upper registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear Upper registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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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TAZ 8165 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TAZ 8165, 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 TAZ 8165 registered?

TAZ 8165 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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