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RD02 EUF

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,561 mi
Last recorded87,561 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD02 EUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 87,561 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fuel cap seal is perishing.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

The rear exhaust section outer skin is corroded.

Pass 24 Jul 2025 75,083 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 70,017 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 68,464 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 67,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 63,742 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 61,083 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 60,088 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 59,139 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 57,990 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 56,276 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished

Nearside Front wheel bearing aqhs slight play

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 16 Apr 2015 54,751 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 52,927 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 51,007 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 50,098 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 48,961 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 48,364 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 48,364 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 47,743 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 46,646 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 40,503 miles

Note: N/s wiper smeering & n/s front brake-pad low. Advise change . † † † † † † † † † † † †Thanx.

Pass 23 Jun 2006 27,304 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 27,304 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 27,070 miles

slight play both front wheel bearings have slight play

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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RD02 EUF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RD02 EUF, 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 RD02 EUF registered?

RD02 EUF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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