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RO02 DZB

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

103,490 mi
Last recorded103,490 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 DZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 103,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 14 Mar 2026 103,424 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured Crack to inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 101,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2025 101,548 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2024 99,589 miles

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

sills covers fitted time of test

Pass 3 Mar 2023 96,590 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 96,171 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 92,090 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 89,289 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear diff (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 89,281 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective Middle left side exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear diff (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Mar 2019 87,722 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 87,722 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 84,883 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2016 83,953 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 82,889 miles

Rear Tyre valves perished and splitting

Windscreen wipers slow operation

Pass 8 Dec 2014 81,469 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 80,513 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 76,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rattle from centre exhaust section

Pass 26 Nov 2011 66,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 53,615 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 47,617 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 46,324 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 44,678 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 43,042 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 41,004 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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RO02 DZB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RO02 DZB, 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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RO02 DZB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 March 2002.

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