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PL02 KJV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,885 mi
Last recorded108,885 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 KJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 108,885 miles

Body condition poor

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central to Rear & Both Rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fog lamp/s slightly insecure & tinted

Fuel cap/sealing device slightly defective. (Cracked & Perished)

Gear select poor. STRONG ADVISE

General age/milage related corrosion. (Underbody)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (225/50/16 r) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All x4. (205/55/16 f & 225/50/16 r) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 108,885 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED Bulb (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED Bulb (4.1.4 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body condition poor

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central to Rear & Both Rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fog lamp/s slightly insecure & tinted

Fuel cap/sealing device slightly defective. (Cracked & Perished)

Gear select poor. STRONG ADVISE

General age/milage related corrosion. (Underbody)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (225/50/16 r) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All x4. (205/55/16 f & 225/50/16 r) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 108,353 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

eml light is on

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2025 108,353 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

eml light is on

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2024 106,991 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 102,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 100,223 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 96,298 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 94,605 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 91,972 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 91,972 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 85,764 miles

n/s front to rear brake pipe corrode at the rear

Pass 20 Feb 2017 79,105 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 79,105 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded in the centre clips

Pass 18 Feb 2016 71,823 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

mid box outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2015 64,456 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 64,456 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 58,862 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 53,137 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 46,804 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 42,403 miles

front discs slightly worn

Fail 24 Feb 2011 42,400 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Feb 2010 37,493 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 31,880 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 26,248 miles

n/s headlight slightly poor beam pattern on dip

Pass 26 Feb 2007 21,483 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 15,246 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 13,037 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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PL02 KJV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 PL02 KJV, 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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PL02 KJV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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