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RK02 PFF

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

121,535 mi
Last recorded121,535 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 PFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2026 121,535 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 106,243 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 104,596 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 103,014 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 100,848 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 99,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 95,573 miles

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

bonnet stay defective

Fail 30 Apr 2019 95,573 miles

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

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

bonnet stay defective

Pass 4 May 2018 93,529 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 86,830 miles

bonnet gas strut unservicable

Fail 13 Apr 2017 86,830 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

bonnet gas strut unservicable

Pass 16 Apr 2016 78,215 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 71,930 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 66,693 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 64,374 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 60,395 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 60,395 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 60,154 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 59,768 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 58,031 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 51,721 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 45,810 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 40,013 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 PFF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PFF, 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 PFF registered?

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

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