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OV02 TYZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

111,093 mi
Last recorded111,093 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 TYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 111,093 miles

Nearside front fog light slightly insecure

Nearside head light slightly insecure

Oil leak from gearbox area

Rear subframe starting to corrode

Fail 1 Jul 2025 111,093 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high Nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front fog light slightly insecure

Nearside head light slightly insecure

Oil leak from gearbox area

Rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jun 2024 105,119 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 105,119 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 103,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2023 103,221 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 103,265 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 100,179 miles

Both rear shock absobers casing slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 93,838 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 88,742 miles

Centre exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside rear jacking block missing

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 88,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside rear jacking block missing

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 84,709 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 79,958 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 73,826 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 68,233 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 63,215 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 59,734 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 59,734 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 55,901 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 50,222 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 40,398 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 40,398 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 35,891 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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OV02 TYZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OV02 TYZ, 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 OV02 TYZ registered?

OV02 TYZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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