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BU02 BDV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,980 mi
Last recorded109,980 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 BDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 109,980 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2025 109,723 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 108,871 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 106,960 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 106,884 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 104,607 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 102,676 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy Silencer (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 102,676 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy Silencer (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 102,233 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy silencer (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 102,233 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy silencer (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 101,601 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 101,601 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 101,105 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 99,970 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 98,630 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 97,064 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wall damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 82,053 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 68,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 52,991 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 50,297 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 48,970 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 48,970 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 47,543 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 44,768 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 42,508 miles

oil leak

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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BU02 BDV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU02 BDV, 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 BU02 BDV registered?

BU02 BDV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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