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R2 MPH

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,700 mi
Last recorded79,700 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 MPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 79,700 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 74,590 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 69,578 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 66,902 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 66,516 miles

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

Offside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 3 Sep 2021 66,514 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 8 Jan 2020 65,633 miles

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 63,178 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 61,764 miles

Nearside Front surface cracks in tyre walls

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front surface cracks in tyre walls

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 59,321 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 55,976 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 55,179 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 55,179 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 52,004 miles

plastic trims covering sills

rear floor stiffeners starting to corode

Pass 3 Sep 2012 49,100 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 46,056 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 42,217 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 40,657 miles

lower engine covers fitted

offside front jacking point missing

plastic skirts fitted unable to examine outer sills

Pass 23 Dec 2008 34,676 miles

engine management light on

front brake pads worn

Pass 4 Dec 2007 26,602 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 20,948 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 16,024 miles

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

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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R2 MPH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 R2 MPH, 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 R2 MPH registered?

R2 MPH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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