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EX02 RMU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,844 mi
Last recorded64,844 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 RMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 64,844 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 63,945 miles

Advise both rear tyres treads are on wear indicators

Pass 12 Jul 2023 62,038 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 62,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2022 59,787 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 58,344 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 57,080 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 56,058 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 52,831 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 52,831 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 49,531 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 49,531 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 45,770 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 45,770 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 41,066 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 41,066 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 40,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 36,734 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 36,734 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 34,164 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 31,494 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 28,252 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 25,695 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 23,409 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 23,409 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 20,876 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 20,874 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 18,708 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 18,708 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 14,964 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

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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EX02 RMU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EX02 RMU, 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 EX02 RMU registered?

EX02 RMU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 March 2002.

Is EX02 RMU safe to buy?

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