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HT02 RGO

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,856 mi
Last recorded103,856 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT02 RGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 103,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 103,814 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jul 2025 102,909 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 101,497 miles

car under sealed

Pass 10 Mar 2022 99,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 96,425 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))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 96,423 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 9 Mar 2020 92,627 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 87,029 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 82,343 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 82,343 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2017 79,723 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 78,954 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 78,954 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 78,525 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 78,525 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2014 68,944 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 60,326 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracking and perishing on outer wall

nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 23 Jun 2012 54,570 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 49,650 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 45,549 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2009 39,740 miles

transmission leaking oil

Fail 2 Jun 2009 39,740 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2008 34,499 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 29,444 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 27,242 miles

front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Jun 2006 22,884 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 RGO 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 77.8%.

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 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 RGO, 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 RGO registered?

HT02 RGO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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