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BK02 BUE

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

113,750 mi
Last recorded113,750 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 BUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 113,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 May 2026 113,750 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 May 2025 112,142 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 112,140 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 110,229 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 110,229 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 106,290 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens and water in nearside light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

eml light on

Fail 28 Apr 2023 106,287 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brake balance at 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens and water in nearside light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

eml light on

Pass 20 Aug 2021 100,632 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 100,632 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn just below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 97,211 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 96,090 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 94,571 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 93,266 miles

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, by flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 93,266 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, by flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working outer SIDE LIGHT BULB (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, by flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 91,596 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 87,522 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

strong advise front wiper blades

Pass 25 Apr 2014 85,232 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 82,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 82,350 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 77,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Apr 2011 71,602 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 21 Apr 2010 65,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 65,490 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 58,487 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 58,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 43,619 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 43,619 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 34,664 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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BK02 BUE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 BK02 BUE, 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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BK02 BUE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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