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OV02 EFH

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

47,375 mi
Last recorded47,375 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 EFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 47,375 miles

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

engine covers and und under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some vehicle components

Pass 21 Nov 2024 47,290 miles

Nearside Front tyre 17 years old

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

Nearside Rear tyre 16 years old

Offside Front tyre 16 years old

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

Offside Rear tyre 16 years old

Pass 22 Nov 2023 47,252 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside- Wearing unevenly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 47,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyres 14 years old

Nearside Rear Tyres 14 years old

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

Offside Front Tyres 14 years old

Offside Rear Tyres 14 years old

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

Steering dampener damp

Pass 23 Nov 2021 46,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre 14 years old

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

Nearside Rear Tyre 13 years old

Offside Front Tyre 13 years old

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

Offside Rear Tyre 13 years old

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

Steering dampener damp

Pass 20 Nov 2020 46,672 miles

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

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

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

Steering damper casing damp

Pass 24 Oct 2019 46,637 miles

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

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

Rear boot hydraulic struts very weak

all tyres 11+ years old condition ok

Pass 17 Nov 2018 46,466 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater lens damaged but, still emitting correct colour light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 46,174 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak right hand side top of engine and gearbox ()

Fail 14 Nov 2017 46,174 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak right hand side top of engine and gearbox ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 46,045 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 45,853 miles

nearside door mirror damaged , flasher lens not located correctly but not affecting use at all

Pass 14 Nov 2014 45,248 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 43,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 43,602 miles

steering damper weeping

Pass 21 Nov 2011 43,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 42,501 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 41,929 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 41,124 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 34,795 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 26,262 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 25,511 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 13,788 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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OV02 EFH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 OV02 EFH, 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

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What year was OV02 EFH registered?

OV02 EFH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 April 2002.

Is OV02 EFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV02 EFH shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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