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PA02 DYH

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,066 mi
Last recorded163,066 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA02 DYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 163,066 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 160,879 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 158,430 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 156,497 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody corrosion

water in n/s headlamp

Pass 25 Jan 2022 154,437 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 154,437 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2021 146,703 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 143,563 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 140,560 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 140,560 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 139,629 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 138,500 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 137,505 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 136,629 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 135,514 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 133,674 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 133,674 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 127,301 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 115,129 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 100,904 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 89,879 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 78,195 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 63,750 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 50,764 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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PA02 DYH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PA02 DYH, 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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PA02 DYH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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