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GY02 DWF

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

123,358 mi
Last recorded123,358 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 DWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2025 123,358 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour GONE WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 120,747 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 113,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner + cracking between thread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 109,125 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 104,087 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 103,377 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 102,781 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 101,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 99,941 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 97,870 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 97,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 95,398 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 91,707 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 90,209 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 90,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 90,004 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 85,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on during test.

Pass 25 May 2010 79,770 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 70,928 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 70,928 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 63,831 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

engine management light illuminated

Pass 30 May 2006 54,402 miles

bonnet struts defective

Pass 2 Feb 2006 51,920 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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GY02 DWF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GY02 DWF, 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 GY02 DWF registered?

GY02 DWF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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