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VB02 PJB

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

78,984 mi
Last recorded78,984 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVB02 PJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 78,984 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 78,933 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 78,818 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 78,572 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 78,204 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 78,189 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear front sub-frame bush excessive movement (mark with yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear front sub-frame bush excessive movement (mark with yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 77,512 miles

Central Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 77,125 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 76,762 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 76,335 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 75,607 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 75,585 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 74,773 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 74,773 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 72,008 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 67,878 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 62,820 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 62,820 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 58,488 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 58,488 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 55,154 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 55,154 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 48,081 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 41,900 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 41,900 miles

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

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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VB02 PJB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VB02 PJB, 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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VB02 PJB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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