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RY02 WYL

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,930 mi
Last recorded128,930 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 WYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 128,930 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 127,880 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 126,309 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2023 126,309 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 125,207 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 124,900 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 124,900 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 124,868 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 123,708 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 123,708 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 122,573 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 121,008 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 119,124 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 116,310 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2015 116,310 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 115,467 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 110,994 miles

Diff has a oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering arm has slight play at its fixings

Fail 5 Jun 2013 110,994 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Diff has a oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering arm has slight play at its fixings

Pass 9 Jun 2012 104,635 miles

Diff oil leak

Oil leak

Steering box has slight play

Fail 8 Jun 2012 104,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Diff oil leak

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

Oil leak

Steering box has slight play

Pass 25 May 2011 97,740 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

brake pad warning light on,engine cover severely corroded.

Pass 27 May 2010 94,009 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 91,862 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 88,513 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 26 May 2007 82,744 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 67,308 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 WYL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RY02 WYL, 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 RY02 WYL registered?

RY02 WYL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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