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BT02 MPV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,244 mi
Last recorded119,244 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 MPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 119,244 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 116,910 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 116,898 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested leak (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2023 114,654 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2022 111,634 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 106,597 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 104,583 miles

front brake discs corroded inner

Pass 4 Jun 2019 99,217 miles

Front tyres close to bald on inner edges.

Rear tyres close to bald on inner edges.

mascot on rear most edge of bonnet.

Pass 14 Jun 2018 95,957 miles

Front tyres have odd wear on inner edges.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear tyres close to bold on inner edges.

mascot on rear of bonnet.

Fail 6 Jun 2018 95,957 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front brake pads getting low.

Front tyres have odd wear on inner edges.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear tyres close to bold on inner edges.

mascot on rear of bonnet.

Pass 6 Jun 2017 91,517 miles

Body has slight corrosion front and rear subframe are rusty (6.1.B.2)

Brake fluid reservoir moist

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner very rusty (3.5.1i)

Fuel pump cover insecure and moist

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

wiper motor/linkage are worn

Pass 22 Jun 2016 85,845 miles

mascot on rearmost area of bonnet.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 84,379 miles

mascot on rear of bonnet.

Pass 14 May 2014 82,587 miles

mascot fitted to bonnet .

Fail 1 May 2014 82,587 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

mascot fitted to bonnet .

Pass 7 Jun 2013 81,337 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 81,337 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 75,426 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 75,187 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

rough noise heard when driving,no noise heard from wheel bearings when rotated

Fail 10 Jan 2012 75,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

rough noise heard when driving,no noise heard from wheel bearings when rotated

Pass 18 Oct 2010 64,464 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 60,936 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 60,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 59,021 miles

EXHAUST RATTLING INTERNALLY. N/S/F TYRE DAMAGED

Pass 20 Sep 2007 55,343 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 54,401 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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BT02 MPV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BT02 MPV, 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 BT02 MPV registered?

BT02 MPV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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