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LF02 RYO

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

84,394 mi
Last recorded84,394 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 RYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 84,394 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 84,385 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 84,373 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 84,241 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 84,241 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2022 83,272 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 82,214 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 81,691 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2019 81,184 miles

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

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

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

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2018 80,139 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 79,599 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all visual brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2016 78,510 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2016 78,510 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2015 77,089 miles

all prescribed area slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 76,539 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 76,539 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 75,136 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 75,136 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2012 74,324 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 73,750 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 72,114 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 71,226 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 64,770 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 56,228 miles

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

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 12 Apr 2007 43,243 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2007 43,243 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 25,771 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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LF02 RYO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RYO, 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

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What year was LF02 RYO registered?

LF02 RYO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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The MOT history for LF02 RYO shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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