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SO02 EUV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,336 mi
Last recorded105,336 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 EUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 105,336 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both front dip beam pattern poor.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both fronts. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing corroded and holed behind headlight. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame and components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 100,024 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 99,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulb (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulb (4.1.4 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 94,296 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 82,835 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 79,322 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate around 0 (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 79,310 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate around 0 (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 71,409 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 66,209 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 65,884 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 65,518 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 64,829 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 64,829 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 63,926 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 62,463 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 60,616 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 56,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 52,197 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 51,431 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 51,431 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 50,846 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 50,032 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 43,411 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 43,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2005 39,207 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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SO02 EUV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO02 EUV, 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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SO02 EUV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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