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TIB 7580

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

129,862 mi
Last recorded129,862 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIB 7580
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 129,862 miles

rear subframe rusty

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f hubs

Pass 21 Oct 2024 128,001 miles

Underside rusty in places

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 125,709 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 123,350 miles

Underside very rusty in places

Fail 21 Oct 2022 123,350 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Underside very rusty in places

Pass 29 Oct 2021 121,811 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside very rusty in places

Fail 29 Oct 2021 121,811 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside very rusty in places

Pass 27 Oct 2020 120,760 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside rusty in places

Fail 27 Oct 2020 120,760 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside rusty in places

Pass 5 Nov 2019 118,837 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 116,662 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres starting to wear across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 116,662 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres starting to wear across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 114,806 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 112,999 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 111,057 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 109,311 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside wiper smearing slightly

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2014 109,311 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside wiper smearing slightly

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 106,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2013 106,813 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 103,741 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads approx 5mm remaining

Pass 22 Nov 2011 100,374 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 98,406 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 96,462 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 93,847 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 93,847 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 86,206 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 74,297 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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TIB 7580 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc 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 TIB 7580, 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 TIB 7580 registered?

TIB 7580 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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