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BP02 UBT

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

115,673 mi
Last recorded115,673 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 UBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 115,673 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 112,801 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 103,840 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 100,230 miles

CORROSION IN OFFSIDE INNER WING AREA...

EXHAUST RUSTY...

FRONT FOG LIGHTS NOT WORKING...

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND CRACKING... (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND CRACKING... (5.2.3 (e))

REAR DIFF OIL LEAK...

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS...

Fail 28 Mar 2023 100,229 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength TOP SHOCKER MOUNTING...IN INNER WING... (5.3.6 (a) (i))

CORROSION IN OFFSIDE INNER WING AREA...

EXHAUST RUSTY...

FRONT FOG LIGHTS NOT WORKING...

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND CRACKING... (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND CRACKING... (5.2.3 (e))

REAR DIFF OIL LEAK...

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS...

Pass 21 Mar 2022 95,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 pipes corroded moderately. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in front of spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Very small kick

Pass 18 Mar 2021 94,354 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4, rears bordering excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rear gearbox exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective u clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Earth strap disconnected engine to chassis

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both foremost bushes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 92,945 miles

CENTRAL EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...

CORROSION IN OFFSIDE INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA BY FRONT SPRING MOUNT...

FLOOR BRACEING BARS RUSTY...

FRONT SUB FRAME RUSTY...

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPES... (1.1.11 (c))

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

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR RUSTY...

REAR BODY MOUNTS FOR SUB FRAME RUSTY...

REAR SUB FRAME RUSTY...

RUST IN NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA...BY SPRING MOUNT...

Pass 27 Mar 2019 89,777 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY...

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES RUSTY...

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

REAR DIFF HOUSEING RUSTY...

REAR SUB FRAME AND MOUNTS RUSTY...

Pass 29 Mar 2018 88,300 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 87,288 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (both) recommend adjustment (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 87,288 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (both) recommend adjustment (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 85,379 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 85,379 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 80,024 miles

archs have slight corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2014 69,451 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 60,584 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r o/s/r tyres slightly perished

rear middle exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 60,584 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r o/s/r tyres slightly perished

rear middle exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2012 49,289 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 47,500 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 44,443 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 41,048 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 35,274 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 29,754 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2007 29,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2006 21,759 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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BP02 UBT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 BP02 UBT, 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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BP02 UBT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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