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SR02 SLK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,971 mi
Last recorded108,971 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR02 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 108,971 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 108,212 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 107,285 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 107,253 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.5.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 103,621 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near boot floor at the top, x2 brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion to some under vehicle components

Lamps switch defective, not insecure at time of test and and lamps can be operated

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear upper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 103,461 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near boot floor at the top, x2 brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion to some under vehicle components

Lamps switch defective, not insecure at time of test and and lamps can be operated

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear upper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 101,898 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 101,894 miles

Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 84,638 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 84,638 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 75,558 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 75,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 74,327 miles

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

Front tyres wearing inner edges

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 72,797 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 72,797 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 70,045 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 66,968 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 63,403 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 59,186 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 55,151 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 51,950 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 47,719 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 42,463 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 34,539 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 27,732 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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SR02 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SR02 SLK, 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 SR02 SLK registered?

SR02 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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