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GY02 HOJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,144 mi
Last recorded117,144 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 HOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 117,144 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 117,114 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexis both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

all four wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2022 112,810 miles

Nearside Steering idler has slight free play

Offside Front Indicator lamp lens missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Steering idler has slight free play

Fail 2 Dec 2022 112,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Steering idler has slight free play

Offside Front Indicator lamp lens missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Steering idler has slight free play

Pass 15 Nov 2021 108,292 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Nov 2020 104,287 miles

Advise general underbody corrosion

Advise parking brake travel

Pass 18 May 2019 100,776 miles

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))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2018 97,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 94,668 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 92,268 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 89,069 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 86,411 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 81,752 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low / rerar brakes noisy in operation

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread / tread wearing very low centre tread

o/s/f side repeater indicator has 1 x segments not working

o/s/r tyrer tread starting to wear low

Fail 27 Mar 2012 74,164 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pads starting to wear low monitor wear

centre exhaust box outer casing corroded

movement in worn steering damper

n/s/r coil spring corroded / outer protective covering coming away/ restricted view of rear coil springs

slight play in front hubs

Pass 27 Mar 2012 74,164 miles

brake pads starting to wear low monitor wear

centre exhaust box outer casing corroded

movement in worn steering damper

n/s/r coil spring corroded / outer protective covering coming away/ restricted view of rear coil springs

slight play in front hubs

Fail 21 Mar 2011 64,758 miles

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

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

slight oil leaks

Pass 21 Mar 2011 64,758 miles

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

slight oil leaks

Pass 18 Mar 2010 55,049 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 55,049 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,574 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Apr 2008 42,268 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 36,821 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 29,367 miles

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

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

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 HOJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GY02 HOJ, 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 HOJ registered?

GY02 HOJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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