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MF02 FXU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,401 mi
Last recorded138,401 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 FXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 138,401 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2026 138,401 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 137,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 133,601 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 133,601 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 133,467 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 133,467 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 133,062 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 129,585 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 129,585 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 126,914 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 126,908 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft bearing housing fractured (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 126,290 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 125,743 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 123,950 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken but exhaust securely mounted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm in the centre (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in the centre (4.1.E.1)

handbrake travel is high

Pass 1 Feb 2016 117,488 miles

Offside OFFSIDE FRONT BEAM PATTERN JUST PASSABLE

Pass 10 Feb 2015 113,540 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 113,538 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 107,049 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 101,941 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2011 87,976 miles

ADVISE - O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE

ADVISE - SCREEN CHIPPED IN ZONE A

Fail 16 Nov 2011 87,976 miles

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

ADVISE - O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE

ADVISE - SCREEN CHIPPED IN ZONE A

Pass 22 Oct 2010 71,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 60,780 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 60,780 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 48,893 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 48,865 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 17 Aug 2007 38,965 miles

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

n/s/f tyre just leagal

Pass 8 Jul 2006 26,838 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 25,327 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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MF02 FXU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MF02 FXU, 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 MF02 FXU registered?

MF02 FXU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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