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W7 BBY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Purple Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,112 mi
Last recorded47,112 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 BBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 47,112 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 47,078 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 47,037 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 46,768 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 46,754 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 46,465 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 45,691 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 44,313 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 42,830 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 38,243 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 35,329 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 33,911 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 32,721 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 31,911 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 29,118 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 28,032 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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W7 BBY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Purple with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W7 BBY, 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 W7 BBY registered?

W7 BBY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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