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SY02 WRG

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

57,676 mi
Last recorded57,676 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 WRG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 57,676 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 57,639 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 54,312 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 52,892 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 50,961 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 46,744 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 43,664 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 40,723 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 39,758 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 36,420 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 32,381 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 32,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 28,963 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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 25,445 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 22,129 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 19,684 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 19,684 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 17,601 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 16,352 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 15,126 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 15,126 miles

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

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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SY02 WRG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SY02 WRG, 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 SY02 WRG registered?

SY02 WRG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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