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X99 ARW

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,339 mi
Last recorded51,339 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX99 ARW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 51,339 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both OSF & NSF (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 50,422 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 50,422 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 50,202 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 50,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 48,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin check in 2000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Apr 2022 44,882 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 44,286 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 43,052 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 39,215 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 38,540 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 37,879 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 36,529 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 35,321 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 34,543 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 33,686 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 32,413 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 30,009 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 28,690 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 25,298 miles

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 27 May 2009 23,422 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 20,939 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 18,466 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 15,374 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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X99 ARW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 X99 ARW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X99 ARW registered?

X99 ARW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is X99 ARW safe to buy?

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