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HK02 VLL

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

59,592 mi
Last recorded59,592 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 VLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 59,592 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 56,124 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 51,323 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 46,297 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 45,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 44,729 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))

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

front fog lamps not working

Pass 14 Nov 2019 44,149 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 42,942 miles

Both front fog lamps not working.

Noise from water pump area? Requires attn.

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 42,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No beam image at all, very defused and dim light out put. Note lens is very wet inside. (4.1.2 (a))

Both front fog lamps not working.

Noise from water pump area? Requires attn.

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 41,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear N/S R Jacking block missing

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak Engine / Transmission ()

Washer reservoir leaking

Pass 22 Nov 2016 40,033 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 40,033 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH ! (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 38,467 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 36,860 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2013 35,109 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 33,823 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 33,730 miles

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 31,479 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 31,479 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 29,292 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 27,246 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 27,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 24,846 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 21,811 miles

Cut in tread of nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2006 18,946 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 14,636 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 VLL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HK02 VLL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK02 VLL registered?

HK02 VLL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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