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RA02 UJS

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

125,324 mi
Last recorded125,324 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 UJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 125,324 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2024 108,124 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear underbody surface rust.

shocks corroded.

Pass 2 Jun 2023 103,306 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

shock absorber corroded.

underbody surface rust (front central and rear).

undertray fitted.

Pass 1 Jul 2022 101,439 miles

Exhaust mounting defective jointing flange fittings corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspect on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 101,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and worn off smooth on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective jointing flange fittings corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspect on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 101,021 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

condensation in nearside headlamp,beam image deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2020 100,576 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edges - cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation within lamp - beam image blurred (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe & suspension components corrosion

exhaust system corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2019 99,397 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside condensation in headlamp

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

centre exhaust silencer corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2019 99,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside condensation in headlamp

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

centre exhaust silencer corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2018 98,299 miles

Central Section of exhaust corroded

Nearside Headlight glass has condensation inside

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Re check in approx. 2000 miles (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 98,299 miles

Central Section of exhaust corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlight glass has condensation inside

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Re check in approx. 2000 miles (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 97,123 miles

Central Section of exhaust corroded

Nearside Headlight glass has condensation inside

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Re check in 2000/3000 miles approx (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 96,204 miles

Centre Exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Has condensation inside glass

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Re check in 3000 miles approx (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 94,850 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 91,498 miles

Centre silencer corroded

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 90,344 miles

Centre silencer in poor condition

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 86,498 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2011 81,248 miles

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

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

exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2010 70,105 miles

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

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

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2009 60,607 miles

exhaust box outer skin corroded

n/s/f tyre worn low on outside edge close to legal limit

Pass 5 Apr 2008 52,792 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 45,536 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 39,255 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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RA02 UJS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RA02 UJS, 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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RA02 UJS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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