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S2 SYH

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,984 mi
Last recorded94,984 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 SYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 94,984 miles

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

Outer sill covers fitted not allowing inspection

Pass 19 Jul 2024 90,223 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 89,359 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 85,863 miles

fuel cap seal starting to split

o/s track rod end boot starting to split

o/s/f and both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2021 83,747 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 81,791 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Bonnet stay inoperative

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2019 78,674 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust system deteriorated but not blowing at time of test

slight play in steering system

Pass 2 May 2018 76,281 miles

slight play in steering system

Fail 2 May 2018 76,281 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering system

Pass 18 May 2017 72,113 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 11 May 2017 72,113 miles

Braking system leaking front to n/s/r brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT TO O/S/R BRAKE PIPE SHOWING CORROSION

Pass 20 Apr 2016 66,517 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 61,954 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 61,954 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 May 2014 55,898 miles

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

slight gear oil leak

slight wear noted in steering

Pass 4 Jul 2013 49,729 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 43,922 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 42,674 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 39,255 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 39,249 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 39,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 30,341 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008
Pass 21 Feb 2008 27,607 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 24,119 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 20,173 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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S2 SYH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S2 SYH, 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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S2 SYH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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