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BF02 HHR

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,590 mi
Last recorded123,590 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 HHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 123,590 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 119,109 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (205/55r16) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 115,911 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 111,441 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 108,865 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 104,736 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 100,323 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

handbrake efficiency just met with legal limit

handbrake has slight reserve travel

Pass 4 Mar 2019 94,976 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 89,207 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 89,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 80,036 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 80,829 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 70,325 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 60,271 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 51,374 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 46,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 41,636 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 34,726 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 28,235 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 22,774 miles

both front wiper blades split

Pass 29 Feb 2008 20,341 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 16,809 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 16,806 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 13,771 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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BF02 HHR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BF02 HHR, 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 HHR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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