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FV02 WJE

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

120,792 mi
Last recorded120,792 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 WJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 120,792 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 120,757 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 117,287 miles

rear exhaust mounting split

Fail 22 Mar 2025 117,262 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Upper spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 111,376 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 110,015 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 108,066 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 106,337 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 104,841 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 102,788 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 99,110 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 96,033 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 91,702 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 87,498 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

second exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2014 80,824 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 71,030 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 61,902 miles

e m light on

Fail 3 Apr 2012 61,902 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

e m light on

Pass 11 Apr 2011 52,113 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 43,184 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 32,344 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,308 miles

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 8 Jun 2007 13,999 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 13,999 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2006 8,675 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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FV02 WJE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FV02 WJE, 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 FV02 WJE registered?

FV02 WJE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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