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RK02 PBU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

43,469 mi
Last recorded43,469 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 PBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 43,469 miles

oil leaks engine /gearbox

Pass 16 Feb 2024 38,892 miles

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

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

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

osf tyre perishing

Fail 16 Feb 2024 38,892 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

osf tyre perishing

Pass 11 Mar 2023 36,889 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

eml light on

Fail 11 Mar 2023 36,889 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

eml light on

Pass 5 Apr 2019 35,983 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 35,426 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

intermediate exhaust box slight corrosio

Pass 27 Apr 2017 35,202 miles

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

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

slight smearing offside wiper blade

Pass 23 Mar 2016 33,991 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight corrosion centre exhaust box

stone chip windscreen

Pass 30 Mar 2015 32,670 miles

both head lamp aims on lower limit

both rear tyres perished/cracking 225 50 16 92V

slight free play in both front wheel bearings

various cuts in both rear tyres

Pass 16 Apr 2014 31,785 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre scuffed

Fail 16 Apr 2014 31,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre scuffed

Pass 22 Apr 2013 30,342 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 28,167 miles

rear tyres have light cracking in rubber

Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,695 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 26,695 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 25,363 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 20,906 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 18,158 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 14,495 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 12,532 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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RK02 PBU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RK02 PBU, 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 RK02 PBU registered?

RK02 PBU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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