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RA02 UJU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

177,958 mi
Last recorded177,958 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 UJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 177,958 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 177,956 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 174,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 174,819 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 172,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 167,088 miles

Central exhaust mount corroded

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust middle box outer skin corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2021 167,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central exhaust mount corroded

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust middle box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2019 153,088 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 153,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 149,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 149,242 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Jul 2015 148,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

Fail 16 Jul 2015 148,926 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

Pass 31 Jul 2014 148,805 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 147,524 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on

low coolant light on

Fail 23 Jul 2013 147,524 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on

low coolant light on

smear on wipers

Pass 27 Jul 2012 143,797 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

smear on wipers

Fail 27 Jul 2012 143,797 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

smear on wipers

Pass 26 Jul 2011 137,440 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 137,440 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 115,728 miles

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

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

alot of travel on handbrake lever

Fail 24 Jul 2010 115,530 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

alot of travel on handbrake lever

Pass 4 Feb 2009 84,867 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 63,390 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 63,365 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 45,879 miles

Nearside Rear 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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RA02 UJU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RA02 UJU, 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 UJU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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