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LD02 RUW

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,383 mi
Last recorded65,383 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD02 RUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 65,383 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 65,290 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))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 63,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 59,026 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 58,380 miles

eml light on

Pass 9 Sep 2021 54,889 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 51,154 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 51,154 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

EML on

Pass 8 Nov 2019 50,920 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eml lamp on

Pass 14 Nov 2018 50,124 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 49,948 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 49,007 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 49,007 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 47,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 45,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 43,245 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 41,919 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 41,939 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 39,543 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2012 39,543 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 36,273 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 36,273 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 32,801 miles

offside front caliper shows signs of fluid??

Fail 18 Jun 2009 29,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 29,865 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 26,132 miles

offside front tyre sidewall splitting

offside rear tyre sidewall splitting

rear number plate is slightly deterioated

Pass 5 Jun 2007 22,564 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 18,795 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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LD02 RUW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LD02 RUW, 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

How do I check the history of LD02 RUW?

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What year was LD02 RUW registered?

LD02 RUW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is LD02 RUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD02 RUW shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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