CarVerify

Free Car Check

SM02 OME

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,002 mi
Last recorded77,002 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 OME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 77,002 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 76,375 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3 mil 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 76,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3 mil 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 73,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 May 2017 73,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

engine management light lit

Pass 19 May 2016 67,872 miles

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror indicator lamp (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded coated in underseal but showing signs of corrosion, at flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2016 67,872 miles

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror indicator lamp (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded coated in underseal but showing signs of corrosion, at flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 64,585 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

metal brake pipes to o/s & n/s/r flexi-pipes coated in grease

Pass 16 Apr 2014 60,279 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

metal brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 15 Apr 2014 60,279 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

metal brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 9 Apr 2013 56,072 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 27 Apr 2012 51,900 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s/r tyre at wear indicators

o/s/f tyre at wear indicators

Fail 12 Apr 2012 51,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s/f drive lamp insecure

n/s/r tyre at wear indicators

o/s/f tyre at wear indicators

Pass 13 Jul 2010 43,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 38,958 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 33,507 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 27,658 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 22,108 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
Full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SM02 OME is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SM02 OME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM02 OME?

You can check the full history of SM02 OME by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SM02 OME registered?

SM02 OME is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is SM02 OME safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM02 OME shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM02 OME have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SM02 OME. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.