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BJ02 VYV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

50,289 mi
Last recorded50,289 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 VYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 50,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 50,787 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 50,187 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 50,073 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 50,014 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 49,957 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 49,957 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 49,687 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 49,155 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 48,561 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 47,695 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 47,695 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 45,832 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 44,903 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 43,602 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 42,058 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 40,833 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 39,522 miles

brake fluid below max leval in resivior

exhaust corrosion

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in n/s/f trackrod end

Pass 3 Nov 2009 31,093 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 30,065 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2009 30,065 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 28,263 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 25,351 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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BJ02 VYV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BJ02 VYV, 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 BJ02 VYV registered?

BJ02 VYV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 June 2002.

Is BJ02 VYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ02 VYV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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