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XSU 258

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

57,813 mi
Last recorded57,813 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSU 258
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 57,813 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear springs and shock absorbers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 57,197 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 56,404 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 55,553 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 54,195 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Play in inner steering joints

Pass 7 Dec 2020 52,931 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 52,931 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 51,848 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 51,848 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 50,249 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 48,603 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2016 46,745 miles

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

sills covered

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2015 44,376 miles

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

condensation in nearside headlamp

Pass 9 Dec 2014 42,531 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 40,898 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 39,380 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 37,539 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 35,411 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

n/s/f head lamp has water in it

Fail 14 Dec 2010 35,411 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

n/s/f head lamp has water in it

Pass 8 Dec 2009 33,978 miles

advise n/s/r tyre on wear indicators

Pass 18 Dec 2008 32,695 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 29,638 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 27,767 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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XSU 258 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 XSU 258, 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 XSU 258 registered?

XSU 258 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 January 2002.

Is XSU 258 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSU 258 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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