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AY02 WFF

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,710 mi
Last recorded90,710 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 WFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 90,710 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 80,729 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 80,727 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil STEERING DAMPER (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 72,553 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 68,942 miles

Offside headlamp pattern misted

Pass 16 Nov 2021 63,853 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 63,853 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 59,256 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 59,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2019 54,029 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R and O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play N/S/F and O/S/F (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 51,586 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 48,680 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 24 May 2016 44,423 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 40,109 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 36,918 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Apr 2013 34,882 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 32,836 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 31,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 29,651 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 26,937 miles

slight damp steering damper

Fail 14 Mar 2009 26,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight damp steering damper

Pass 11 Mar 2008 20,482 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 18,323 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 16,105 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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AY02 WFF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY02 WFF, 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 AY02 WFF registered?

AY02 WFF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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