CarVerify

Free Car Check

FY02 BJV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

144,205 mi
Last recorded144,205 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 BJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 144,205 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside general corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2023 143,340 miles

underside general corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2021 141,639 miles

Front Body component slightly loose undertray corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 140,791 miles

Front sump under tray corroded

Pass 31 May 2019 137,552 miles

Front sump tray corroded

Fail 29 May 2019 137,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front sump tray corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 136,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 133,645 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes have surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust centre box corroded

front & rear brake discs pitted

front metal sump cover corroded

front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

heavy surface corrosion in exhaust centre to tail box joint

surface corrosion in front lower suspension mounting points

surface corrosion in rear sub-frame

Pass 24 Apr 2015 132,174 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre exhaust section deteriorated.

slight damage to windscreen.

sump guard corroded.

Fail 23 Apr 2015 132,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre exhaust section deteriorated.

slight damage to windscreen.

sump guard corroded.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 127,944 miles

centre exhaust section deteriorated

slight damage to windscreen

sump guard corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2014 127,786 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

centre exhaust section deteriorated

slight damage to windscreen

sump guard corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 121,582 miles

centre exhaust section deteriorated

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2012 114,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre exhaust section deteriorated

front exhaust mounting broken but system adequatly supported

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2011 103,459 miles

exhaust system corroded

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 20 Apr 2011 103,453 miles

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

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

slight damage to windscreen

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 93,323 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2009 90,722 miles

centre exhaust mounting fractured.but exhaust still secure.

slight wear to off-side front lower ball joint.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 79,370 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 79,199 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 70,005 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 62,681 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
Full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FY02 BJV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY02 BJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY02 BJV?

You can check the full history of FY02 BJV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FY02 BJV registered?

FY02 BJV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2002.

Is FY02 BJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY02 BJV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY02 BJV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FY02 BJV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.