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CM02 SLK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

146,405 mi
Last recorded146,405 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM02 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 146,405 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All that are visible (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of the vehicle and all suspension components covered in underseal

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 141,579 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front lights need a polish (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 140,876 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 140,876 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 140,106 miles

Small stone chip in windscreen outside of zone A

Pass 30 Oct 2021 138,805 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 136,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 134,324 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 134,324 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 130,579 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

Fail 6 Apr 2018 130,579 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Apr 2017 127,917 miles

Engine has oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2017 127,917 miles

Engine has oil leak

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 122,617 miles

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

o/side headlamp condensed

Fail 27 Apr 2016 122,617 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

o/side headlamp condensed

Pass 23 May 2015 116,588 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 May 2014 106,392 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 106,392 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 98,850 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 98,789 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 84,817 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 69,863 miles

NSF INNER WASHER JET BLOCKED BOOT LID NOT STAYING OPEN SLIGHT PLAY ON FRONT SUSPENSION ( UP AND DOWN )

Fail 6 Apr 2011 69,863 miles

NSF INNER WASHER JET BLOCKED BOOT LID NOT STAYING OPEN SLIGHT PLAY ON FRONT SUSPENSION ( UP AND DOWN )

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 58,947 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 57,968 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 48,193 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 48,193 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 40,850 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 33,894 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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CM02 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 CM02 SLK, 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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CM02 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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