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DC02 SLK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

113,928 mi
Last recorded113,928 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC02 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 113,928 miles

Genral age related corrosion to underside of vehicle and all suspension components

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 113,928 miles

Genral age related corrosion to underside of vehicle and all suspension components

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 102,414 miles

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

front brake pads getting low

Fail 11 Jun 2024 102,404 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror indicator damaged / not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front brake pads getting low

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 Jun 2023 97,782 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 95,685 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 95,685 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 94,316 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 93,015 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 May 2019 89,747 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 89,747 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 82,574 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 76,618 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 74,439 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 70,327 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 70,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 67,069 miles

centre silencer deteriorating

Pass 15 Apr 2013 62,582 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 62,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 54,567 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 47,023 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 45,705 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 43,638 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 40,409 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 36,028 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 35,849 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 29,805 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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DC02 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DC02 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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What year was DC02 SLK registered?

DC02 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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