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BL02 BVN

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

81,808 mi
Last recorded81,808 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 BVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 81,808 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 79,527 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 77,217 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 75,134 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 71,564 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 66,867 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 58,700 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear prop shaft bearing hosing mounting rubber bush perishing.

Fail 11 Jan 2019 58,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear prop shaft bearing hosing mounting rubber bush perishing.

Pass 12 Jan 2018 53,650 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 52,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 52,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 52,416 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 49,031 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 48,355 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on front brake discs due to vehicle been stood

offside rear brake pads low

Pass 31 Jan 2011 42,911 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 42,895 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 40,918 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 40,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 34,150 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic trims fitted to outer sills and underneath unable to test

Fail 30 Oct 2008 34,150 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic trims fitted to outer sills and underneath unable to test

Pass 31 Jul 2007 25,986 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 19,328 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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BL02 BVN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 BL02 BVN, 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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BL02 BVN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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