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X26 BUT

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,186 mi
Last recorded58,186 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX26 BUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 58,186 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 58,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2025 56,741 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 56,587 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 55,308 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 54,997 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 54,965 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 53,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2016 52,931 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears wearing at 2.6mm in places. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 52,394 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 500,993 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 500,993 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 49,484 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 49,479 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 48,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r exhaust centre box corroded

o/s/f tyre inner and outer sidewalls splits in rubber but no core exsposed

Pass 27 Jul 2011 46,474 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 46,474 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 44,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 40,066 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 40,010 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 36,217 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 32,201 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 26,337 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 20,281 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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X26 BUT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X26 BUT, 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 X26 BUT registered?

X26 BUT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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