CarVerify

Free Car Check

CV02 UXE

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

78,674 mi
Last recorded78,674 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 UXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 78,674 miles

Nearside metal fuel pipe slight corrosion

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2026 78,673 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside metal fuel pipe slight corrosion

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2025 72,285 miles

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

exhaust rusty,

Pass 2 Apr 2024 69,305 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 65,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 65,417 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play BOTH SIDE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 63,628 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 60,378 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside track rod end ball joint cover perishing

rear indicators pale

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2019 60,373 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated mounting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

exhaust system corroded

offside track rod end ball joint cover perishing

rear indicators pale

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2018 58,033 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 58,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 58,028 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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 27 Jun 2016 56,153 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 53,523 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly corroded

sills have plastic trim covers

Fail 7 Jul 2015 53,523 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly corroded

sills have plastic trim covers

Pass 23 Jan 2015 52,374 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 52,341 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 50,218 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 47,660 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 47,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 44,530 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 44,525 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 40,132 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 40,132 miles

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 29,465 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre tread cracked at shoulder

Pass 3 Mar 2009 20,612 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 18,845 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 16,286 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 15,493 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 15,491 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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
Full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CV02 UXE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 CV02 UXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CV02 UXE?

You can check the full history of CV02 UXE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CV02 UXE registered?

CV02 UXE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 April 2002.

Is CV02 UXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV02 UXE shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CV02 UXE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CV02 UXE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.