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OU02 LUZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,120 mi
Last recorded66,120 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 LUZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 66,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 65,787 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 65,714 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 11 Nov 2022 64,908 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded.

Fail 2 Nov 2022 64,895 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Exhaust centre box corroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2021 64,601 miles

exhaust system corroded.

os & ns sill covers fitted.

Pass 14 Oct 2020 64,490 miles

both, poor head lamp beam patterns ( lenses opaque )

Pass 20 Apr 2019 63,967 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 62,936 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel arch is corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2018 62,936 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel arch is corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2017 61,607 miles

wheel arches are corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 60,809 miles

Front oil leak

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

Rear Lower exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 60,162 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre is slightly perished

wheel arches are corroded especially offside rear

Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,010 miles

Centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2014 57,010 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 55,055 miles

centre exhaust box deteriating

Fail 27 Mar 2013 55,054 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust box deteriating

eml light on

nsr tyre on the legal limit

rear indicators discolouring

washer level warning light on

Pass 26 May 2012 52,559 miles

Oil leak

near/side rear tyre cracking and has a nail in tread

Fail 26 May 2012 52,559 miles

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

Oil leak

near/side rear tyre cracking and has a nail in tread

Pass 9 Jun 2011 49,670 miles

near/side rear tyre cracking

off/side rear tyre cracking

Fail 9 Jun 2011 49,670 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine management warning light staying on indicating a fault

near/side rear tyre cracking

off/side rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2010 45,777 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management dashboard warning light on

nearside and offside rear tyres show signs of cracking within their tread

Pass 1 Apr 2009 41,696 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear tyre has signs of cracking within its tread

Pass 31 Mar 2008 40,178 miles

although meeting requirements park brake lever raises higher than expected

nearside and offside front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Apr 2007 38,642 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 38,540 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 28,428 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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OU02 LUZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OU02 LUZ, 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 OU02 LUZ registered?

OU02 LUZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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