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DW02 ARW

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,430 mi
Last recorded79,430 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW02 ARW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 79,430 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 77,498 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 76,066 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 75,070 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 74,120 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 73,306 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 73,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 71,818 miles

Offside Rear Inner driveshaft gaiter weepy

Pass 8 Jun 2017 71,168 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 69,729 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 68,794 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 66,608 miles

exhaust system corroded

windscreen greasy and wipers smearing

Pass 25 Oct 2013 64,817 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 63,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 59,378 miles

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

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

rear section of exhaust slightly corroded

slight play detected at both front hub assemblys

Pass 27 Oct 2010 55,075 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 51,213 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 46,694 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 43,721 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 43,721 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 39,041 miles

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 11 Nov 2005 33,844 miles

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

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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DW02 ARW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 DW02 ARW, 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

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What year was DW02 ARW registered?

DW02 ARW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 May 2002.

Is DW02 ARW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DW02 ARW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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