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MW02 WBZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,882 mi
Last recorded57,882 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 WBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 57,882 miles

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

general corrosion underbody

Fail 21 Oct 2025 57,882 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

general corrosion underbody

Pass 5 Jul 2024 54,442 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 52,081 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 50,675 miles

o/s/r metal brke pipe to rear flexi hose starting to corrde near flexi hose

Pass 4 Jun 2018 48,459 miles

Exhaust system corroded & centre silencer casing deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2017 43,585 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 38,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Under trays and engine covers fitted

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 35,927 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2014 32,890 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2013 29,647 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 29,647 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 26,774 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 24,219 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2010 19,469 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 16,507 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 13,617 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 9,848 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 8,443 miles

Screw in N/S/R tyre.

Pass 15 Jun 2005 7,243 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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MW02 WBZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MW02 WBZ, 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 MW02 WBZ registered?

MW02 WBZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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