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WO02 NME

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Purple Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,726 mi
Last recorded98,726 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO02 NME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 98,726 miles

Bonnet strut not holding bonnet up

General corrosion under vehicle in various places

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AND GEARBOX AREAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 98,726 miles

Bonnet strut not holding bonnet up

General corrosion under vehicle in various places

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AND GEARBOX AREAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 98,233 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AND GEARBOX AREAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering box inner ball joints slight play ()

general corrosion off all suspension items front and rear

n/s and o/s outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection off sills

Pass 12 Jan 2024 98,196 miles

bonnet strut not holding bonnet up

n/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

rust and corrosion in various places

sill covers fitted not allowing for inspection of sills

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2023 93,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2022 86,130 miles

bonnet strut un able to hold open bonnet

Fail 14 Jan 2022 86,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

bonnet strut un able to hold open bonnet

Pass 8 Jan 2021 81,183 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 81,183 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 77,822 miles

Rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Pass 11 Jan 2019 74,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2018 73,914 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 75,201 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 70,916 miles

exhaust rusty

front and rear pads low

Pass 9 Jan 2015 68,197 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 68,197 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 62,034 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 54,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 50,665 miles

Front brake discs are worn and corroded

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 50,166 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 41,642 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 30,737 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 20,114 miles

Slight play in drag links.

Slight play in wheel bearings.

Fail 25 Jan 2007 20,114 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in drag links.

Slight play in wheel bearings.

Pass 26 Jan 2006 16,244 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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WO02 NME is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Purple with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WO02 NME, 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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WO02 NME is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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