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SL02 SWU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,829 mi
Last recorded157,829 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 SWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 157,829 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 157,829 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 152,101 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 152,099 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2024 147,882 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 142,451 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 139,061 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 136,285 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 136,285 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Coolant leak

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 134,631 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

oil leak but not excessive

Fail 10 Jun 2020 134,631 miles

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

centre exhaust box corroded

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 25 Jun 2019 131,638 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges 225/45/17

centre exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2019 131,638 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

both front tyres wearing on edges 225/45/17

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2018 126,039 miles

centre // rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2018 126,039 miles

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

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

centre // rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 118,761 miles

Central Oil leak Transmission sump area

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 111,086 miles

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

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

drive belts perished.

Fail 17 Jun 2016 111,086 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

drive belts perished.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 104,696 miles

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

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

drive belts perished.

front tyres worn on edges. exhaust bracket corroded.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 98,128 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 91,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 91,569 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 86,033 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 86,033 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 79,266 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 69,983 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 57,472 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 46,530 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 35,196 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 25,270 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 SWU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SWU, 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 SL02 SWU registered?

SL02 SWU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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