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FC02 DFE

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

22,838 mi
Last recorded22,838 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 DFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 22,838 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 22,081 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 22,081 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 20,964 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 20,403 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 20,186 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 20,186 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 20,023 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 20,023 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 19,294 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 19,028 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 18,789 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 18,290 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 16 Jun 2015 17,480 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 13,911 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 12,861 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 11,869 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 9,247 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 7,964 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 7,355 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 6,581 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 5,038 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 2,929 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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FC02 DFE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FC02 DFE, 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 FC02 DFE registered?

FC02 DFE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 June 2002.

Is FC02 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FC02 DFE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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