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EY02 SXR

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

50,030 mi
Last recorded50,030 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 SXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 50,030 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 49,985 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 47,044 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 44,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 41,405 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 35,467 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 31,994 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 29,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front inner track arm dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 28,519 miles

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

Fuel lines slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2015 27,487 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 27,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 26,376 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 25,360 miles

both rear tyres perished,no cords exposed.

Fail 6 Feb 2013 25,359 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres perished,no cords exposed.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 23,816 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 22,467 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 20,757 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 18,877 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 17,452 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2007 15,529 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 13,409 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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EY02 SXR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EY02 SXR, 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 EY02 SXR registered?

EY02 SXR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is EY02 SXR safe to buy?

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