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MB02 LES

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,654 mi
Last recorded81,654 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB02 LES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 81,654 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml light on

Fail 10 Feb 2026 81,654 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective moisture in light both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml light on

Pass 18 Feb 2025 79,747 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 78,317 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 78,317 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 75,563 miles

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

exhaust back box in poor condition

moisture in both headlights

Pass 23 Feb 2022 68,833 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

heat shield loose

Pass 13 Jan 2021 60,740 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output moisture (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 54,903 miles

black paint coating on some components under the vehicle

undertrays and some covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 23 May 2019 54,015 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe exhaust mounting cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 May 2019 54,015 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe exhaust mounting cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 52,441 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 52,431 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 52,398 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 52,335 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s/f (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake pipes covered in grease

parking brake just met requirement

Pass 12 Dec 2014 51,538 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 49,672 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 48,610 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,522 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 47,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 42,481 miles

both front tyres feathering.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 38,399 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 35,177 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 29,921 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2006 29,921 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 24,257 miles

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)

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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MB02 LES is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MB02 LES, 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 MB02 LES registered?

MB02 LES is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is MB02 LES safe to buy?

The MOT history for MB02 LES shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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