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W19 COM

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

21,935 mi
Last recorded21,935 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW19 COM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 21,935 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 12,829 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 9,845 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 9,845 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding all brakes holding on due to brake pedal not releasing (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2022 9,501 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 8,169 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 8,138 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective contaminated with condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 22 Jan 2020 8,138 miles

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

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working NOTE: wiper blade performance NOT tested (3.5 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator lamps (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective contaminated with condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp offside & nearside, affected by direction indicator lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both dipped headlamps slightly affected by direction indicators

coolant warning lamp indicates a fault

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 24 Nov 2018 8,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp unit full of water

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective contaminated with condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

engine coolant level low

steering arm ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2018 8,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer shoulder tread separating (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder, within tread separation (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp unit full of water

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective contaminated with condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

engine coolant level low

steering arm ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2017 8,020 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre heavily perished & cracked

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 25 Nov 2016 7,661 miles

Boot struts are weak

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake discs are slightly corroded

Front reg plate cracked and partially insecure

Nearside Front tyre is cracking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 7,661 miles

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

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

Boot struts are weak

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake discs are slightly corroded

Front reg plate cracked and partially insecure

Nearside Front tyre is cracking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 7,217 miles

Both front wipers are starting to smear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front reg plate is slightly insecure

Hydraulic boot struts are weak

Nail in offside front tyre (Un-repairable if punctured)

Nearside front tyre is starting to crack

Offside wiper is split

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2015 7,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front wipers are starting to smear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front reg plate is slightly insecure

Hydraulic boot struts are weak

Nail in offside front tyre (Un-repairable if punctured)

Nearside front tyre is starting to crack

Offside wiper is split

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 6,447 miles

offside front tyre cracks

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 6,212 miles

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

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

offside front tyre cracks

Fail 11 Jun 2013 6,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside front tyre cracks

Pass 8 Feb 2012 6,045 miles

nsr and osf tyres - underinflated

osf and osr tyres - cracked outer wall

nsr tyre - cracked outer wall, GROOVE ON THE INNER WALL.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 5,826 miles

both rear tyres under inflated and outer side walls cracked

front brake discs rusty

offside front tyre under inflated and outer side wall cracked

Pass 8 Feb 2010 5,735 miles

ESP light on

steering damper light misting of oil

Pass 29 Sep 2008 5,364 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 5,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 5,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 5,110 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 4,504 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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W19 COM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 W19 COM, 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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W19 COM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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