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HK02 HPU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

56,896 mi
Last recorded56,896 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 HPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 56,896 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2026 56,896 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2025 51,826 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 49,530 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 49,361 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 49,077 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 48,195 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 47,208 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 47,208 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 43,233 miles

Under try fitted at the time of terst

Pass 13 Jul 2017 38,559 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 34,533 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 34,533 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 32,889 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 31,110 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 29,430 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 28,062 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 26,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 26,711 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 26,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

coolant warning came on during test.

n/s/f wing front/inner cover broken and loose.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 24,870 miles

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 22,044 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 19,860 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 19,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 18,255 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 18,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 16,241 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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HK02 HPU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc 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 HK02 HPU, 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 HK02 HPU registered?

HK02 HPU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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