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AM02 OEZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

119,257 mi
Last recorded119,257 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 OEZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 119,257 miles

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing below headlamp. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 116,389 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 113,754 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under vehicle surfaces corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2024 113,754 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under vehicle surfaces corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2023 111,191 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2022 108,004 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH front tyres cracking on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 108,004 miles

Power steering ram leaking shock absorber type (2.1.5 (a))

Offside headlight main beam pattern wrong and to to high

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH front tyres cracking on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 107,051 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 107,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2020 106,630 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE inner track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 106,121 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 105,782 miles

slight play in nearside steering idler arm bush

Pass 13 Feb 2017 104,714 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 103,584 miles

oil warning light comes on.

Fail 3 Feb 2015 102,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 102,234 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 91,344 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 78,266 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 66,496 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 60,106 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 53,032 miles

Cut in N/S front tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S front tyre perishing

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2008 53,032 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Cut in N/S front tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S front tyre perishing

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front fog lights damaged

nail in N/S rear tyre

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2007 44,579 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 35,781 miles

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

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

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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AM02 OEZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 AM02 OEZ, 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 AM02 OEZ registered?

AM02 OEZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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