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RK02 SCZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,558 mi
Last recorded97,558 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 97,558 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 95,655 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective due to moisture/condensation. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective due to moisture/condensation. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 93,416 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 93,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 89,888 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 88,460 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 87,031 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 22 Jul 2020 85,810 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 85,810 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect very wet inside (4.1.2 (c))

handbrake travel

Pass 15 Jul 2019 84,773 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

centre exhaust shield insecure

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2018 83,849 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 81,584 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 79,361 miles

Centre exhaust mount missing

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 75,299 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 71,622 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 68,106 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 65,190 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 62,507 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 62,507 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 57,005 miles

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

oil leak in engine / gearbox area

Pass 21 Apr 2009 49,348 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low.

oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 42,731 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 33,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 27,042 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 SCZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SCZ, 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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RK02 SCZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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