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ET02 YOW

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

50,290 mi
Last recorded50,290 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 YOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 50,290 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 49,384 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 48,734 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 48,001 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 46,717 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 46,031 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 45,221 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 44,513 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 43,128 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 42,334 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 41,474 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 40,058 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 36,335 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 32,220 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel and brake pipes greased

plastic trims on sills

Fail 13 Aug 2013 32,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel and brake pipes greased

plastic trims on sills

Pass 17 Aug 2012 28,725 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 25,801 miles

all brake pipes greased

Pass 27 Aug 2010 22,257 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 18,541 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 15,610 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 10,073 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 9,608 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 7,509 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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ET02 YOW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 ET02 YOW, 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 ET02 YOW registered?

ET02 YOW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 August 2002.

Is ET02 YOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET02 YOW shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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