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PC02 SLK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

64,244 mi
Last recorded64,244 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPC02 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 64,244 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 63,220 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 63,215 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 62,265 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 62,265 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 54,303 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 54,303 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 52,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp has condensation inside.

Fail 6 Jun 2018 52,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp has condensation inside.

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 51,877 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 50,426 miles

NSF tyre worn on outer edge

NSR tyre on 2mm

Pass 6 Jun 2015 48,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 46,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre has cuts in the tread NO cords showing @ MOT

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 44,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

stone chip screen

Pass 8 Jun 2012 42,128 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 41,113 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 41,113 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 39,772 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear fog lamp switch slightly insecure

vehicle fitted with front under trays

Fail 9 Jun 2010 39,772 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear fog lamp switch slightly insecure

vehicle fitted with front under trays

Pass 9 Jun 2009 36,586 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 31,343 miles

advise front pads soon.. advise front and o/s/r tyres soon

Pass 5 Jun 2007 26,100 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 21,466 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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PC02 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PC02 SLK, 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 PC02 SLK registered?

PC02 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 June 2002.

Is PC02 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PC02 SLK shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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