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EK02 GJF

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

101,249 mi
Last recorded101,249 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 GJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 101,249 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 101,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 99,688 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 98,570 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front by gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 97,265 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dampness on inside of lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 95,833 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 95,833 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Condensation Inside Light (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 94,477 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 88,907 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to wear designed limits

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Mar 2017 86,891 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 84,863 miles

Both front tyres wear very low on inner edges offside close to exposing cords

Pass 23 Mar 2015 82,086 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 80,101 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 78,104 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 78,104 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 76,308 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 74,449 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 71,129 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 62,356 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 51,296 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 40,424 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 32,727 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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EK02 GJF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EK02 GJF, 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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EK02 GJF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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