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KW02 RHY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,813 mi
Last recorded62,813 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW02 RHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 62,813 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Stabiliser bars corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened stabilizer bars corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 62,772 miles

Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Stabiliser bars corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened stabilizer bars corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 60,767 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front front stabilizer bars corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear stabilizer bars corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2024 59,198 miles

Rear Both rear stabilizer bars corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 59,198 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working door repeater inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Both rear stabilizer bars corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 57,892 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion to front suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning door indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 57,892 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion to front suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning door indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Tail lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 56,586 miles

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion on rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 56,586 miles

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

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion on rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 55,247 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 53,357 miles

Central Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear torsion bar corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear corroded torsion bar

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2020 53,343 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear torsion bar corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear corroded torsion bar

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 51,173 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 48,158 miles

Rear Lower coil spring corroded nsr/osr (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 45,797 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 45,797 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 43,642 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 41,565 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 38,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

outer sills obscured by plastic covers

Fail 15 Mar 2014 38,941 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

outer sills obscured by plastic covers

Pass 28 Mar 2013 35,106 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 31,450 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,271 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 23,986 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 20,538 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nail n/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2009 20,538 miles

nail n/s/f tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,626 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 16,626 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 12,017 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 8,410 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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KW02 RHY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KW02 RHY, 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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KW02 RHY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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