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V6 PSY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,083 mi
Last recorded45,083 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 PSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 45,083 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable components

Pass 6 Mar 2025 44,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 44,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 7 Mar 2023 44,770 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both tie arms ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both have heavy corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

Pass 7 Mar 2022 44,662 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

Pass 9 Mar 2021 44,505 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 44,384 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and both main (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

undertrays fitted obscuring parts of the test

Pass 22 Feb 2019 44,354 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear main and both front outer (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 44,339 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear outer (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 44,339 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear outer (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 44,270 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake imbalance 25%

Fail 2 Mar 2017 44,270 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake imbalance 25%

Pass 19 Mar 2016 43,992 miles

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

engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Mar 2016 43,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure to both sidewalls (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure to both sidewalls (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Mar 2015 43,587 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracked worn inner tread

Fail 4 Apr 2014 43,482 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have cuts on inner sidewalls

front tyres cracked and slight wear inner tread

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Apr 2014 43,482 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have cuts on inner sidewalls

front tyres cracked and slight wear inner tread

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 3 May 2013 43,152 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 40,731 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 40,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 37,133 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 37,133 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 31,353 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 24,135 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 18,995 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 17,174 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 15,240 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 15,228 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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V6 PSY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 V6 PSY, 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 V6 PSY registered?

V6 PSY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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