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WO02 OAU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

69,745 mi
Last recorded69,745 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO02 OAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 69,745 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody and suspension components corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2025 69,630 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

underbody and suspension components corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2024 69,577 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 66,711 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 64,843 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 62,411 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 59,536 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 56,578 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 53,621 miles

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Nearside Front Outer tyre wall perished

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer tyre wall perished

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 53,621 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall perished

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer tyre wall perished

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 49,658 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 46,658 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 34,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2014 34,870 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 38,968 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 38,967 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 36,223 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 35,615 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 34,246 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 31,737 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 29,462 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 25,838 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 OAU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 OAU, 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 WO02 OAU registered?

WO02 OAU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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The MOT history for WO02 OAU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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