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W29 SLK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

85,552 mi
Last recorded85,552 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW29 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 85,552 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2025 83,530 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 81,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyre treads worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 81,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working replaced bulb (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyre treads worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 79,194 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 76,991 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 73,495 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 71,661 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 70,456 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyre treads worn on edges

Pass 14 Sep 2018 68,389 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 66,288 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 66,288 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working replaced bulb (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working clean terminals on bulb holder (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 62,643 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyre treads wearing on inner edges

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 22 Sep 2015 58,271 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 53,994 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 50,427 miles

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

slight play in steering box

Pass 30 Aug 2012 46,765 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 42,671 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 40,517 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 38,352 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 38,352 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 36,719 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 35,526 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 35,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 33,939 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 31,194 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 31,194 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 28,675 miles

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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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W29 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 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 W29 SLK, 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 W29 SLK registered?

W29 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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