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W321 SLK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,965 mi
Last recorded51,965 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW321 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 51,965 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 51,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 2 Oct 2024 51,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 9 Oct 2023 50,956 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat-nav from center of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Sep 2022 49,496 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

gearbox oil leak

side skirts fitted

steering damper play

undersealed under body

Pass 30 Sep 2021 49,168 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 48,627 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 47,768 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 45,855 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

advise wax oil all steel brake pipes

Pass 16 Oct 2017 42,679 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 42,392 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 41,993 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 41,993 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 41,672 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 41,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring testable items (outer sills)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 40,845 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 40,287 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 38,345 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 36,451 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 34,448 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 29,544 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 23,628 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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W321 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W321 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 W321 SLK registered?

W321 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 July 2002.

Is W321 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W321 SLK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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