CarVerify

Free Car Check

LE02 VPR

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

76,918 mi
Last recorded76,918 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE02 VPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 76,918 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 76,918 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 76,865 miles

Both rear shocks corroded

Both rear tyres slightly worn and perished

Central exhaust corroded

Front wipers smeary

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge and perished

Offside front tyre perished

Play in steering linkages

Pass 17 Aug 2022 76,807 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear reg light incorrect colour

centre exhaust box corroding

Pass 13 Aug 2021 76,350 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight worn outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Offside Front tyre slight perished

centre exhaust box corroding

Fail 12 Aug 2021 76,343 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre slight worn outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Offside Front tyre slight perished

centre exhaust box corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2020 75,914 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

middle exhaust box crodded

play in steering box

Pass 14 Aug 2019 75,450 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres worn

centre exhaust box corroding

rear exhaust joint corroding

Pass 31 Aug 2018 74,393 miles

Centre/rear exhaust box corroded

Offside number plate light no working

Rear tyres slightly worn

Pass 29 Aug 2017 73,667 miles

centre exhaust box corroding

Fail 29 Aug 2017 73,667 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

centre exhaust box corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2016 73,193 miles

both front wipers smeary

Pass 25 Aug 2015 71,509 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 70,838 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 69,020 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 67,882 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 65,912 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 65,883 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 63,452 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 63,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 53,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 53,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 41,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

front wiper blades split but clearing screen

Pass 6 Mar 2007 28,813 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2006 16,595 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
Full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LE02 VPR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LE02 VPR, 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 LE02 VPR?

You can check the full history of LE02 VPR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LE02 VPR registered?

LE02 VPR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 April 2002.

Is LE02 VPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE02 VPR shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LE02 VPR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LE02 VPR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.