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F9 HUW

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

114,808 mi
Last recorded114,808 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 HUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2026 114,808 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind headlamp area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind headlamp holed and rotten (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe mounting point holed and badly rusted (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic covers hideing sills wheel arches and engine

Pass 6 Aug 2025 114,262 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 113,262 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 113,252 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 111,530 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 May 2022 108,990 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 105,943 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 101,619 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

both front wheel bearings have very slight play

Fail 11 May 2020 101,614 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

all 4 tyres have age related cracks in sidewalls and tread on 3 mm

both front wheel bearings have very slight play

Pass 9 May 2019 98,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 90,583 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 90,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 81,356 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 76,807 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 72,357 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 68,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre silencer corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 64,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre box corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2012 64,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre box corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2011 60,669 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 60,669 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 57,217 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 53,384 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside front washer jet not working.

Fail 13 Jul 2009 53,384 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front washer jet not working.

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 45,697 miles

Advise osr brake binding may need attention!

Pass 19 Jul 2007 38,539 miles

Nearside washer jet not working

Pass 20 Sep 2006 30,636 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 30,144 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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F9 HUW 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 F9 HUW, 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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F9 HUW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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