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W7 SLK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,760 mi
Last recorded88,760 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 88,760 miles

Central Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 88,347 miles

Central Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint has slight play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 88,309 miles

Central Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 88,118 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Central Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 87,960 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 85,634 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 84,837 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 82,613 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 81,118 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 79,881 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount deteriorating

Pass 21 Apr 2016 78,828 miles

Centre exhaust mount deteriorating

Offside Front Inner tyre wear

Fail 21 Apr 2016 78,828 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre exhaust mount deteriorating

Offside Front Inner tyre wear

Pass 2 Apr 2015 77,686 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 77,686 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 75,092 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 68,345 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 65,385 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 63,336 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 57,820 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 15 Apr 2010 57,684 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Apr 2009 47,511 miles

minor play in front balljoints

Pass 12 Apr 2008 43,360 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 36,921 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 21,471 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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W7 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W7 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 W7 SLK registered?

W7 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is W7 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W7 SLK shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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