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BK02 TCV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,325 mi
Last recorded65,325 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 65,325 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 58,893 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 57,838 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 57,837 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 57,167 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 57,114 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 55,626 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 53,433 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 51,587 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 49,950 miles

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 47,919 miles

Central exhaust bracket corroded and broken but still supported

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 46,181 miles

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

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded and weak

Pass 25 Apr 2016 45,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall surface cracking

Offside Front Outer tyre wall surface cracking

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall surface cracking

Fail 25 Apr 2016 45,329 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall surface cracking

Offside Front Outer tyre wall surface cracking

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall surface cracking

Pass 1 May 2015 44,334 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 44,334 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 42,359 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 40,411 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 39,536 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 38,682 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 36,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 29,106 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 22,326 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 13,798 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 13,791 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 10,259 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 TCV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BK02 TCV, 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 BK02 TCV registered?

BK02 TCV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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