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HY02 KWA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

107,610 mi
Last recorded107,610 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY02 KWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 107,610 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 107,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 106,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 103,956 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 101,355 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 99,350 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 97,823 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 91,737 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 84,662 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 84,662 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 80,403 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 75,226 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 68,285 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 62,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 57,267 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 51,601 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 45,998 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 39,774 miles

off side front tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2009 34,385 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 28,408 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 22,942 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 17,692 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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HY02 KWA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 HY02 KWA, 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 HY02 KWA registered?

HY02 KWA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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