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X1 ARX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,312 mi
Last recorded29,312 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX1 ARX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 29,312 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 28,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 28,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front discs lipped

nsf tyre cracking

nsr tyre cracking

osr tyre cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2022 27,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 27,152 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2020 26,329 miles

nsf tyre cracking

nsr tyre cracking

osr tyre cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2019 25,303 miles

Front Both front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 14 Sep 2018 24,213 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 24,213 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 23,374 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 22,432 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 21,302 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 20,021 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 18,883 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 18,768 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

EML on dash

Pass 30 Aug 2012 17,712 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 16,587 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 15,073 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 12,961 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 11,382 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 9,677 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 7,898 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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X1 ARX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 X1 ARX, 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 X1 ARX registered?

X1 ARX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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