Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,295 cc
LF02 RUAMOT history
LF02 RUA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 138,498 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 138,498 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,649 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF02 RUA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,295 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF02 RUA was last recorded at 138,498 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 3,019 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 135,479 miles · 28 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,019 miles
- Average per year
- 5,649 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 138,498 miles
- 2025 – 135,479 miles
- 2024 – 131,790 miles
- 2023 – 129,556 miles
- 2022 – 126,316 miles
- 2021 – 121,212 miles
- 2020 – 116,607 miles
- 2019 – 109,853 miles
- 2018 – 104,211 miles
- 2017 – 96,020 miles
- 2016 – 88,420 miles
- 2015 – 79,065 miles
- 2014 – 70,946 miles
- 2013 – 63,386 miles
- 2012 – 58,118 miles
- 2011 – 53,578 miles
- 2010 – 47,298 miles
- 2009 – 42,720 miles
- 2008 – 36,545 miles
- 2007 – 31,498 miles
- 2006 – 25,690 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass138,498 miles
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryEML warning lamp stays on - pre 2003
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront both o/s and n/s headlamps have water ingress and a weak beam image
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s and n/s front mounting points, although not excessively corroded, appear to be reasonably corroded and will require attention soon (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018
Centre silencer corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2021
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,498 miles (+3,019)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 138,498 miles
- Test number
- 275288323686
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEML warning lamp stays on - pre 2003
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront both o/s and n/s headlamps have water ingress and a weak beam image
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s and n/s front mounting points, although not excessively corroded, appear to be reasonably corroded and will require attention soon (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass135,479 miles2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 135,479 miles
- Test number
- 666766291542
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront both o/s and n/s headlamps have a weak beam image
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished on inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail135,479 miles (+3,689)1 repaired2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,479 miles
- Test number
- 730446484664
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront both o/s and n/s headlamps have a weak beam image
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished on inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass131,790 miles (+2,234)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 131,790 miles
- Test number
- 413714892708
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront both headlamps have a weak beam image
- AdvisoryFront both headlamps have some water ingress
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass129,556 miles (+3,240)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 129,556 miles
- Test number
- 785882596895
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion to vehicle but not considered excessive
Pass126,316 miles (+5,104)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 126,316 miles
- Test number
- 278587900381
- AdvisoryBoth headlamps have poor beam pattern
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront and n/s/r wheel arches corroded
Pass121,212 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 121,212 miles
- Test number
- 387683837094
- AdvisoryBoth front and n/s/r wheel arches are corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive area adjacent to o/s lower suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCentre silencer corroded
Fail121,212 miles (+4,605)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,212 miles
- Test number
- 105250708248
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front and n/s/r wheel arches are corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive area adjacent to o/s lower suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCentre silencer corroded
Pass116,607 miles (+6,754)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 116,607 miles
- Test number
- 988770847790
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryAll wheel arches are corroded
- AdvisoryCentre silencer corroded
Pass109,853 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 109,853 miles
- Test number
- 580629696092
- AdvisoryCorrosion to both front wings,n/s/r wing and bootlid
- AdvisoryO/s/r inner arch has been heavily undersealed
Fail109,847 miles (+5,636)3 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,847 miles
- Test number
- 466007810138
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to both front wings,n/s/r wing and bootlid
- AdvisoryO/s/r inner arch has been heavily undersealed
Pass104,211 miles (+8,191)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 104,211 miles
- Test number
- 162626131138
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront and rear wings are corroded
- AdvisoryFront tyres are worn on inner edges
Pass96,020 miles (+7,600)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 96,020 miles
- Test number
- 895172874579
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryBootlid and rear wheel arches have corrosion
- AdvisoryCentre silencer corroded
Pass88,420 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 88,420 miles
- Test number
- 464609720534
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
Fail88,420 miles (+9,355)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,420 miles
- Test number
- 502670495363
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
Pass79,065 miles (+8,119)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 79,065 miles
- Test number
- 167737855045
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteExhaust system and rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Pass70,946 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 70,946 miles
- Test number
- 188658554066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,946 miles (+7,560)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,946 miles
- Test number
- 195948154448
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass63,386 miles (+5,268)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 63,386 miles
- Test number
- 666079653093
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteFront exhaust mounting bracket broken
Pass58,118 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 58,118 miles
- Test number
- 965341962032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,118 miles (+4,540)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,118 miles
- Test number
- 565830862009
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass53,578 miles (+6,280)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 53,578 miles
- Test number
- 675996661050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,298 miles (+4,578)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 47,298 miles
- Test number
- 623493350034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,720 miles (+6,175)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 42,720 miles
- Test number
- 372451069050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,545 miles (+5,047)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 36,545 miles
- Test number
- 754025048067
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass31,498 miles (+5,808)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 31,498 miles
- Test number
- 261659357028
- NoteSlight play in nearside front lower swivel
Pass25,690 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 25,690 miles
- Test number
- 702649366009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LF02 RUA
- Does LF02 RUA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 RUA is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LF02 RUA?
- The MOT on LF02 RUA is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LF02 RUA done?
- LF02 RUA was recorded at 138,498 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 5,649 miles a year.
- Has LF02 RUA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF02 RUA has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LF02 RUA ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LF02 RUA find?
- LF02 RUA passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; eml warning lamp stays on - pre 2003, and 4 more.
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