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VA02 WOB

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

115,671 mi
Last recorded115,671 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 WOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 115,671 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 111,623 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system heaverly corroded and flaking

Fail 3 Oct 2024 111,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system heaverly corroded and flaking

Pass 6 Oct 2023 110,656 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2022 107,593 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2022 107,593 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2021 104,374 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 104,330 miles

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

oil leak

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2018 103,866 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

inner steering arms have slight play

Pass 8 Dec 2017 99,358 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 94,513 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 94,442 miles

Exhaust centre box casing is corroded

Exhaust mount at gearbox is broken

Front pads have worn low

Ns front side repeater lens cover is missing and LEDs are fading

Ns rear tyre has worn to 2.5mm and tread is cut

Os front tyre inner sidewall is perished and has a slight lump

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2016 94,442 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust centre box casing is corroded

Exhaust mount at gearbox is broken

Front pads have worn low

Ns front side repeater lens cover is missing and LEDs are fading

Ns rear tyre has worn to 2.5mm and tread is cut

Os front tyre inner sidewall is perished and has a slight lump

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 86,454 miles

centre exhaust bracket corroded

engine management light is on

Fail 3 Apr 2013 86,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

centre exhaust bracket corroded

engine management light is on

Pass 29 Mar 2012 78,343 miles

movement in front suspension joints

os rear outer brake pad wearing low

os rear tyre wearing 3mm

tracking may be required

Fail 29 Mar 2012 78,343 miles

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

movement in front suspension joints

os rear outer brake pad wearing low

os rear tyre wearing 3mm

tracking may be required

os front tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 21 Feb 2011 71,305 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 71,305 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 60,536 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 60,536 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 45,848 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 45,786 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 27,484 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 24,689 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 24,689 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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VA02 WOB 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 65.4%.

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 VA02 WOB, 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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VA02 WOB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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