CarVerify

Free Car Check

MK02 MEG

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

117,313 mi
Last recorded117,313 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationMK02 MEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 117,313 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to rear flex hoses slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear damaged , advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective U clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded not to excess

Pass 8 Oct 2024 116,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2023 115,352 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 114,608 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 113,920 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 113,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 111,059 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 108,702 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 106,755 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 103,502 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 103,502 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 100,546 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 96,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 93,923 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 91,216 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 81,840 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2009 74,432 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 70,954 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 67,072 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside

nearside rear tyre 2-3 mm

offside rear tyre 2-3 mm

Pass 21 Jun 2005 53,652 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

MK02 MEG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 MK02 MEG, 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 MK02 MEG?

You can check the full history of MK02 MEG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MK02 MEG registered?

MK02 MEG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 May 2002.

Is MK02 MEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK02 MEG shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MK02 MEG 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 MK02 MEG. 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.