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RY02 OVJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

59,641 mi
Last recorded59,641 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 OVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 59,641 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 59,450 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 59,026 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 58,387 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 57,485 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 57,400 miles

Central Front Slight gear oil leak.

Pass 20 Mar 2019 55,043 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 54,964 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 50,503 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 50,503 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 43,641 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 37,398 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 35,589 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 32,807 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 30,314 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 28,105 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 25,941 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 23,359 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 20,857 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 17,386 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 13,198 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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RY02 OVJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 RY02 OVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY02 OVJ registered?

RY02 OVJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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The MOT history for RY02 OVJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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