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WG02 DTZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,539 mi
Last recorded61,539 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 DTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 61,539 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 59,898 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 58,890 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 57,203 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s/f and n/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2023 57,203 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s/f and n/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 54,144 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 52,661 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 51,256 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 49,640 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

reverse lights flash when operated, not steady light

Pass 13 Dec 2017 47,313 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 47,313 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 44,831 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 41,622 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 38,981 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 38,981 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 34,931 miles

Front tyre's perishing.

Fail 7 Jan 2014 34,931 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 31,136 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 29,334 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 29,334 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 25,760 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 25,760 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 23,061 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 20,587 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 18,159 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 15,373 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 15,099 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)

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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WG02 DTZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WG02 DTZ, 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 WG02 DTZ registered?

WG02 DTZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 August 2002.

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