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HG02 MHK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

78,836 mi
Last recorded78,836 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 MHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 78,836 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 13 Jun 2024 78,722 miles

exhaust deteriorated

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 24 May 2023 77,731 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 73,994 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

covers fitted

exhaust deteriorated

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

vehicle has been stood

Pass 9 Jan 2021 72,096 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CENTRE (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 72,096 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CENTRE (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 63,392 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 59,905 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 57,046 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 53,458 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 51,205 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 48,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 48,315 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 44,025 miles

Oil leak

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

power steering belt split and perished

Pass 17 Jul 2012 40,914 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 38,944 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 35,848 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 33,307 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 30,350 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 26,253 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 20,556 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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HG02 MHK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HG02 MHK, 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 HG02 MHK registered?

HG02 MHK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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