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SK02 HLH

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

83,990 mi
Last recorded83,990 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 HLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 83,990 miles

CENTER BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 82,278 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 80,632 miles

CENTER BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 28 Dec 2022 78,597 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 74,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 74,235 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has water ingress

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

Rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 15 Dec 2020 74,235 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction os sun visor drops (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front headlamp has water ingress

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 2 Jan 2020 73,181 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 69,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 67,220 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 64,724 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 61,602 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 60,889 miles

Temporary repair effected to drivers sun visor

Pass 31 Mar 2014 60,470 miles

rear registration plate is starting to fade

Pass 6 Mar 2013 59,735 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 57,345 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 52,119 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 47,011 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 40,720 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 36,436 miles

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 2 Apr 2007 33,314 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 26,866 miles

covers overouter sills

slight play both front wheel bearings

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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SK02 HLH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 SK02 HLH, 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 SK02 HLH registered?

SK02 HLH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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