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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,295 cc

LF02 RUWMOT history

LF02 RUW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 4 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 84,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
84,204 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 RUW
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
4 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 RUW was last recorded at 84,204 miles on 6 May 2026, 554 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,650 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
554 miles
Average per year
2,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,204 miles
  • 2025 – 83,650 miles
  • 2024 – 82,991 miles
  • 2023 – 82,437 miles
  • 2021 – 81,350 miles
  • 2020 – 80,594 miles
  • 2019 – 78,781 miles
  • 2018 – 76,788 miles
  • 2017 – 74,643 miles
  • 2016 – 72,927 miles
  • 2015 – 70,076 miles
  • 2014 – 67,476 miles
  • 2013 – 64,026 miles
  • 2012 – 60,989 miles
  • 2011 – 57,927 miles
  • 2010 – 53,481 miles
  • 2009 – 50,200 miles
  • 2008 – 46,457 miles
  • 2007 – 41,436 miles
  • 2006 – 33,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,204 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Centre exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,204 miles (+554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    84,204 miles
    Test number
    299905594367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass83,650 miles (+659)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    83,650 miles
    Test number
    426541963420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREAD TYRE OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREAD TYRE OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box corroded

  3. Pass82,991 miles (+554)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    82,991 miles
    Test number
    391282489842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,437 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    82,437 miles
    Test number
    885952334605
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded

  5. Fail82,436 miles (+1,086)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,436 miles
    Test number
    547170800044
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2 x bolts missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded

  6. Pass81,350 miles (+756)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    81,350 miles
    Test number
    372116352222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,594 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    80,594 miles
    Test number
    177680030237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail80,580 miles (+1,799)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,580 miles
    Test number
    500883206675
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust fixing bolts very corroded

  9. Pass78,781 miles (+1,993)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    78,781 miles
    Test number
    507255726959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,788 miles (+2,145)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    76,788 miles
    Test number
    703433091240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,643 miles (+1,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    74,643 miles
    Test number
    298628636954
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded

  12. Pass72,927 miles (+2,851)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,927 miles
    Test number
    125462856227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,076 miles (+2,600)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,076 miles
    Test number
    359675905137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,476 miles (+3,450)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,476 miles
    Test number
    118250494491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,026 miles
    Test number
    189152293422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,026 miles (+3,037)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,026 miles
    Test number
    938182893083
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass60,989 miles (+3,062)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    60,989 miles
    Test number
    688856082065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,927 miles (+4,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    57,927 miles
    Test number
    398077181080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass53,481 miles (+3,281)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    53,481 miles
    Test number
    782166770035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,200 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,200 miles
    Test number
    161992789097
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing

  21. Pass50,200 miles (+3,743)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    50,200 miles
    Test number
    833802689072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing

  22. Pass46,457 miles (+5,021)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    46,457 miles
    Test number
    131499098077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,436 miles (+7,479)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    41,436 miles
    Test number
    933335577074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,957 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    33,957 miles
    Test number
    191304176415
    • NoteBoth front tyres on 3mm tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on 2mm and perishing

Questions about LF02 RUW

Does LF02 RUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 RUW is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF02 RUW?
The MOT on LF02 RUW is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF02 RUW done?
LF02 RUW was recorded at 84,204 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 2,495 miles a year.
Has LF02 RUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 RUW has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LF02 RUW 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 RUW find?
LF02 RUW passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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