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HS02 SVW

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

73,813 mi
Last recorded73,813 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS02 SVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 73,813 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 73,813 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 72,888 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 71,778 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 70,032 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 68,008 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 64,262 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 61,491 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 59,076 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak very small leak gearbox

Fail 13 Apr 2017 58,991 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak very small leak gearbox

Pass 18 Apr 2016 57,772 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 57,772 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 55,886 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 53,949 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 52,015 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 52,015 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 46,993 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 41,423 miles

Both rear tyres very close to legal limit.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 36,943 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 32,358 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 27,234 miles

plastic oversills fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2008 27,234 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2007 22,617 miles

front brake pads low

near side front tyre wearing at outer edge

Pass 13 Mar 2006 17,004 miles

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)

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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HS02 SVW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HS02 SVW, 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 HS02 SVW registered?

HS02 SVW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 April 2002.

Is HS02 SVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS02 SVW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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