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HT02 RFX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,164 mi
Last recorded154,164 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT02 RFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 154,164 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 154,164 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 152,592 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 152,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2024 151,737 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 151,737 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 151,053 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 151,053 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 150,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 149,310 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 149,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 147,395 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 147,395 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Condensation on inside of lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 143,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2016 140,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 136,653 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 130,895 miles

Exhaust silenser broken up inside.

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2014 130,895 miles

Exhaust silenser broken up inside.

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 123,356 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2012 114,451 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 104,709 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 95,800 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 95,800 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 77,114 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 61,532 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 51,561 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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HT02 RFX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 HT02 RFX, 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 HT02 RFX registered?

HT02 RFX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 August 2002.

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