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CT02 MVU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

166,420 mi
Last recorded166,420 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT02 MVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 166,420 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side and near side front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

near side rear water drain box section holed and corroded

osf back plate corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2025 166,417 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side and near side front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

near side rear water drain box section holed and corroded

osf back plate corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2024 157,642 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 157,642 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 148,232 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear outer skin on rear silencer breaking away

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

all steering and suspension components are generally corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2022 144,315 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front fog not working

Pass 25 Feb 2021 143,896 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 142,556 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 139,693 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 138,238 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 134,475 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in side wall no cords exposed

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust slight corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2017 134,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in side wall no cords exposed

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2016 129,902 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 129,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working suspect electrical fault (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working dimly lit and slow to react (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 125,990 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 121,773 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 115,889 miles

Corrosion on exhaust centre box.

Exhaust bracket corroded and snapped. Still secure.

Fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 110,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

centre/rear exhaust box corroded

hanger mounting for exhaust of front downpipe corroded and seperated

Pass 20 Jul 2011 106,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 106,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 101,761 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 95,005 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 89,434 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 82,176 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 82,129 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 72,896 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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CT02 MVU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 CT02 MVU, 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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CT02 MVU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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