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MV02 MCD

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

74,522 mi
Last recorded74,522 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 MCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 74,522 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lence broken

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 74,522 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lence broken

Nearside Front headlamp condensated

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

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

Offside Front poor pattern

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 74,424 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 74,424 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 73,847 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 73,847 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

coolant light on

Pass 4 Oct 2021 73,181 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 72,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 71,694 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 70,915 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 69,843 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 69,843 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 66,551 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

both rear tyres badly perished

Fail 6 Jul 2016 66,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 7 Jul 2015 63,396 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 60,452 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 58,074 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 58,074 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 54,031 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 48,036 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 41,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 41,377 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 36,144 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 30,284 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 30,283 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 26,746 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 24,099 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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MV02 MCD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MV02 MCD, 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 MV02 MCD registered?

MV02 MCD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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