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SL02 HNH

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

81,578 mi
Last recorded81,578 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 HNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 81,578 miles

underbody corrosion present

Pass 10 Jun 2025 79,372 miles

underbody corrosion present

Pass 15 May 2024 78,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 78,097 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking pump or fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 77,507 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 77,507 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid to the offside (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

eml illuminated

Pass 31 May 2022 76,921 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 76,921 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 76,843 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2019 75,955 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside and offside rear brake hoses starting to perish

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 12 Apr 2018 74,928 miles

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2017 73,532 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 73,532 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 72,104 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 72,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 69,917 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearing's.

The exhaust system outer skin is corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2014 65,872 miles

Centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Slight play in steering box

Pass 25 Jun 2014 65,872 miles

Centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

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

Slight play in steering box

Pass 11 Jun 2013 64,126 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 64,126 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 61,809 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f hub area

slight play in o/s/f hub area

Fail 27 Jun 2012 61,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in n/s/f hub area

slight play in o/s/f hub area

Pass 3 May 2011 59,272 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 21 Apr 2010 56,923 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 54,671 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 54,671 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 51,325 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 45,200 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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SL02 HNH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SL02 HNH, 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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SL02 HNH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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