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HS02 TBY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

137,193 mi
Last recorded137,193 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS02 TBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 19 May 2025 137,193 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Near the tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too Rear pipe's corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2024 129,918 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 127,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe from front to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipe front rear corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 121,684 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipe front to rear corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 114,344 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fuel pipe front to rear corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 114,344 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fuel pipe front to rear corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 112,367 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 112,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 110,612 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 110,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 107,547 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 107,547 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 103,068 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 97,003 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 89,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Stone guard damaged.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 84,437 miles

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

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Fail 13 Mar 2014 88,442 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 25 Mar 2013 78,256 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 78,246 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 73,669 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 73,669 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 66,820 miles

ENGINE LOWER EARTH STRAP CORRODED

N/S/F SPLASH SHIELD DAMAGED

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX SUMP/MULTI PLUG

SRS WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 3 Mar 2011 66,820 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

205-55-16 FRONT

225-50-16 REAR

BONNET CATCH PARTIAL SIEZED

ENGINE LOWER EARTH STRAP CORRODED

N/S WIPER SLIGHTLEY SMEARY

N/S/F FOG LIGHT UNIT BROKEN

N/S/F SPLASH SHIELD DAMAGED

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX SUMP/MULTI PLUG

SRS WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 19 Mar 2010 51,003 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 37,964 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake pads over 1/2 worn

gearbox oil leak

n/s mirror glass damaged!

n/s/f inner wheel arch lining damaged/insecure & deteriorated

o/s mirror glass deteriorated!

Fail 16 Mar 2009 37,964 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads over 1/2 worn

gearbox oil leak

n/s mirror glass damaged!

n/s/f inner wheel arch lining damaged/insecure & deteriorated

n/s/f tyre deteriorated

o/s mirror glass deteriorated!

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge!& deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2008 25,281 miles

nearside front tyre almost devoid of tread on edge

nearside front wheel arch liner broken and loose but not rubbing on wheel yet !

offside front tyre almost devoid of tread on edge

Pass 3 Apr 2007 21,569 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 21,532 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 17,088 miles

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)

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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HS02 TBY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 HS02 TBY, 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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HS02 TBY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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