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PA02 DRX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

52,375 mi
Last recorded52,375 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA02 DRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 52,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 50,130 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 49,376 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 48,347 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 45,489 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 44,834 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 43,744 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres have age related cracking

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 41,786 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 41,786 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 40,284 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 40,282 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 38,185 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 36,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 32,077 miles

sills covered

Fail 11 Mar 2013 32,077 miles

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

sills covered

Pass 21 May 2012 30,242 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 29,267 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 26,311 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 26,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 May 2009 23,299 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm tread depth

Pass 21 May 2008 19,744 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 2.5mm on outer edge of tread

Pass 22 May 2007 16,935 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 13,798 miles

nearside rear tyre underinflated

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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PA02 DRX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PA02 DRX, 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 PA02 DRX registered?

PA02 DRX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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