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BF02 BSU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

75,379 mi
Last recorded75,379 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 BSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 75,379 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 75,379 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Items on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Condensation (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 69,672 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn badly on inner shoulders NEED REPLACING 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 69,672 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Codensation in lamp (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn badly on inner shoulders NEED REPLACING 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 64,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 64,640 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 59,618 miles

Coil spring corroded Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 59,618 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 59,397 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 59,121 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rears (4.4.3 (a))

slight ply in steering when on full lock

Pass 21 Nov 2019 58,460 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 56,661 miles

Age related perishing / cracking to all tyres

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 56,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Age related perishing / cracking to all tyres

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 56,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

all tyres perished

Pass 14 Nov 2017 54,922 miles

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

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 23 Nov 2016 52,604 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 51,741 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 50,293 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 48,943 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 46,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 46,675 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 44,217 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 41,483 miles

windscreen chipped zone B

Fail 3 Nov 2011 41,483 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

windscreen chipped zone B

Pass 11 Nov 2010 37,450 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 35,335 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 30,722 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 25,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 25,578 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 21,408 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 21,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BF02 BSU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 BF02 BSU, 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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BF02 BSU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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