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PJ02 ZWH

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,885 mi
Last recorded125,885 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 ZWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 125,885 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 125,883 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 124,127 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 124,127 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 123,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 122,464 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

centre exhaust corroded condition

Pass 16 Jun 2022 121,111 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust corroded condition

front exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2021 120,238 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 120,238 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 112,862 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 107,687 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded condition

Fail 21 Mar 2019 107,658 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

rear exhaust corroded condition

Pass 9 Mar 2018 104,583 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 98,440 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 84,501 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 75,737 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 68,380 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 61,104 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Mar 2012 50,290 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 46,365 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 40,850 miles

advise that road springs base have got surface rust also advise that osf and both rear tyres side walls perished

Fail 29 Jun 2009 35,878 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 35,878 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 31,971 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 26,053 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 20,278 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 20,133 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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PJ02 ZWH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PJ02 ZWH, 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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PJ02 ZWH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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