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R30 DLM

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

143,010 mi
Last recorded143,010 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 DLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 143,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

body has slight corrosion

front wings covered with tape

Fail 18 Aug 2026 143,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

body has slight corrosion

front wings covered with tape

Pass 8 Aug 2025 134,702 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 134,702 miles

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

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 122,372 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))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 122,371 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (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))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 107,464 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 107,464 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 93,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 93,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 88,578 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 88,578 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 87,165 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 85,405 miles

CORROSION ON REAR SECTION OF EXHAUST SYSTEM

SURFACE CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

Fail 31 Mar 2017 85,405 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

CORROSION ON REAR SECTION OF EXHAUST SYSTEM

SURFACE CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

Pass 31 Mar 2016 81,942 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

PUNCTURE IN N/S/R INNER TYRE WALL

REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED AWAY

SURFACE CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR AND ACROSS REAR AXLE

Pass 30 Mar 2015 78,842 miles

O/S/F BUMPER MOUNTING LOOSE

REAR SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED AWAY

SURFACE CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES

SURFACE CORROSION ON BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES

SURFACE CORROSION ON EXHAUST SYSTEM, BODY PANELS AND CHASSIS

Fail 30 Mar 2015 78,842 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

O/S/F BUMPER MOUNTING LOOSE

REAR SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED AWAY

SURFACE CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES

SURFACE CORROSION ON BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES

SURFACE CORROSION ON EXHAUST SYSTEM, BODY PANELS AND CHASSIS

Pass 17 Mar 2014 75,942 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 71,345 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

REAR SILENCER COROSSION

Pass 12 Mar 2012 67,172 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

front brakes becoming imbalanced

Pass 10 Mar 2011 64,449 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front and rear brake discs worn

slight wear/freeplay in steering system

Pass 12 Mar 2010 61,271 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 56,163 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 54,131 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 51,029 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 48,254 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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R30 DLM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R30 DLM, 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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R30 DLM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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