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MV02 ZWJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,542 mi
Last recorded93,542 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 ZWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 93,542 miles

All shock absorbers are corroded

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Floor area above rear axle/subframe

Offside Front Jacking point rubber in sill missing

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 93,542 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

All shock absorbers are corroded

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Floor area above rear axle/subframe

Offside Front Exhaust mounting bracket has broken off causing rattle

Offside Front Jacking point rubber in sill missing

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 93,378 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 93,367 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 93,367 miles

All direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 93,356 miles

surface rust on front and rear subframes

Fail 7 Sep 2022 93,356 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

surface rust on front and rear subframes

Pass 3 Jul 2019 93,335 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 93,301 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 93,139 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 93,139 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 93,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 92,846 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 92,828 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 May 2015 92,323 miles

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

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

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

eml light stays on

Fail 22 May 2015 92,323 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

eml light stays on

Pass 13 May 2014 90,570 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 88,719 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 88,719 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 16 May 2012 87,239 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 18 Feb 2011 84,447 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2011 84,447 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2010 82,782 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 79,545 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 79,545 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 75,219 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 63,767 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 50,445 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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MV02 ZWJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MV02 ZWJ, 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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MV02 ZWJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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