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OE02 YDR

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,103 mi
Last recorded108,103 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 YDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 108,103 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 108,103 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 106,211 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 106,211 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 104,201 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 102,893 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 102,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 100,677 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 99,000 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 99,000 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 96,732 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 95,217 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 92,530 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 90,923 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 88,993 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 88,993 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 85,115 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 85,115 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 81,671 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 76,968 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 73,832 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 73,832 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 67,673 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 67,673 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 62,746 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 56,601 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 51,191 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 51,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 43,288 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 33,964 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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OE02 YDR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OE02 YDR, 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 OE02 YDR registered?

OE02 YDR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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