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SM02 AUM

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,792 mi
Last recorded143,792 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 AUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2026 143,792 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn fore most bush, marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn fore most bush, marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion all across and along the underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan corroding, within 30cm of seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan corroding, within 30cm of seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 142,512 miles

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

Nearside headlamp has condensation inside

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear metal fuel line corroded

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear foremost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 136,038 miles

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

Front bumper and grill damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp has condensation inside

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear metal fuel line corroded

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear foremost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 130,811 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Marked with chalk (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Metal fuel line corroding, marked with chalk

Pass 10 Dec 2020 126,694 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 119,420 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 110,728 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 100,271 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 88,400 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 75,738 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 May 2014 63,993 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 53,488 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 48,346 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 May 2011 41,990 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 36,588 miles

offside front tyre tread starting to crack

Fail 30 Apr 2009 34,497 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 34,497 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 32,826 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 32,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 26,551 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 23,622 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 23,617 miles

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

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

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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SM02 AUM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SM02 AUM, 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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SM02 AUM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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