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BD02 MOS

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,344 mi
Last recorded90,344 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 MOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 90,344 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 88,060 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 88,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 83,094 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust box outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 83,092 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust box outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 79,446 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 17 Apr 2021 73,652 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 68,718 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 68,296 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 68,102 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 66,819 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 66,179 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 63,391 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 60,819 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 59,445 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 58,341 miles

centre exhaust box rusted

gearbox oil leak

nsf tyre worn to limit

play in both front bearings

rear anti roll bar rusted

Fail 19 Mar 2012 58,337 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

centre exhaust box rusted

gearbox oil leak

nsf tyre worn to limit

play in both front bearings

rear anti roll bar rusted

Pass 25 May 2011 51,212 miles

2nd rear exhaust box corroded

both rear tyres close to limit

slight play in both front w/bearings

Pass 13 May 2010 39,871 miles

movement in front steering mechanism

movement in nsf wheel bearing

rear exhaust box rusty

rear indicators disscoloured

screw in osr tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2009 28,292 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 25,269 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 21,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 21,916 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 18,894 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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BD02 MOS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD02 MOS, 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 BD02 MOS registered?

BD02 MOS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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The MOT history for BD02 MOS shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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