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TVG 748

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

85,986 mi
Last recorded85,986 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVG 748
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 85,986 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 84,716 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 83,145 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 81,626 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 79,827 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 76,789 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 74,402 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

middle exhaust box outer skin corroded

under side is under sealed preventing inspection of multiple suspension components and brake pipes

Fail 9 Oct 2019 74,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

middle exhaust box outer skin corroded

under side is under sealed preventing inspection of multiple suspension components and brake pipes

Pass 3 Oct 2018 71,608 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 71,603 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 69,962 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 68,947 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 68,947 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 68,379 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 67,229 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 65,836 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 63,009 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 60,812 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 58,226 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 55,266 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 51,440 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 45,046 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 40,838 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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TVG 748 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 TVG 748, 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 TVG 748 registered?

TVG 748 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 June 2002.

Is TVG 748 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVG 748 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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