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LF02 RWZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,005 mi
Last recorded100,005 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 RWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 100,005 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2026 100,001 miles

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

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2025 95,117 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 87,987 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 78,961 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 73,732 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 71,807 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 67,511 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2018 67,495 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2018 67,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 66,409 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Fail 21 Oct 2016 66,409 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 64,415 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 60,740 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 57,066 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 57,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 52,844 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 48,134 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ns washer jet blocked

overdue service

Fail 30 Jun 2010 48,134 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ns washer jet blocked

overdue service

Pass 29 Jun 2009 43,554 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 34,818 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 28,096 miles

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

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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LF02 RWZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LF02 RWZ, 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 LF02 RWZ registered?

LF02 RWZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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