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EP02 LPO

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

42,323 mi
Last recorded42,323 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP02 LPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 42,323 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 42,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 40,889 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 40,899 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 40,096 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Light output poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 38,416 miles

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

under-tray fitted covering testable items (factory)

Fail 22 Aug 2022 38,415 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under-tray fitted covering testable items (factory)

Pass 19 Dec 2019 38,385 miles

surface corrosion to vehicles underside

undertrays fitted covering testable components

Fail 19 Dec 2019 38,385 miles

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

surface corrosion to vehicles underside

undertrays fitted covering testable components

Pass 8 Feb 2018 38,032 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

undertrays fitted to vehicle covering testable components

Fail 30 Jan 2018 38,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust system deteriorated

undertrays fitted to vehicle covering testable components

Pass 22 Dec 2016 37,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is badly perished on the inner sidewall.

Pass 14 Dec 2015 35,647 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 34,503 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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EP02 LPO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EP02 LPO, 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 EP02 LPO registered?

EP02 LPO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 August 2002.

Is EP02 LPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP02 LPO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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