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TIG 2471

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

85,670 mi
Last recorded85,670 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIG 2471
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 85,670 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 85,079 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 84,662 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 83,570 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 83,375 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 83,349 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 82,463 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 80,351 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 78,394 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 75,741 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 72,146 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 70,348 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 68,347 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 66,611 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 63,292 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 57,176 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 53,550 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2009 53,550 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 49,432 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 43,427 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 43,427 miles

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

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

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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TIG 2471 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 TIG 2471, 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 TIG 2471 registered?

TIG 2471 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is TIG 2471 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIG 2471 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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