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Y11 VSN

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

79,675 mi
Last recorded79,675 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY11 VSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 79,675 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 79,155 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 77,773 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 75,644 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 73,962 miles

nearside trackrod end boot split

some exhaust fittings poor

Fail 16 Sep 2020 73,962 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

nearside trackrod end boot split

some exhaust fittings poor

Pass 11 Sep 2019 72,702 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 69,531 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 66,974 miles

nearside front brake pads badly worn

Fail 30 Aug 2017 66,972 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front brake pads badly worn

Pass 20 Sep 2016 64,873 miles

offside front tyre badly worn inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2016 64,873 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2015 62,024 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)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Sep 2015 62,024 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Sep 2014 58,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 56,298 miles

Exhaust centre section lightly corroded

Nearside front headlamp steamed up

Pass 28 Aug 2012 54,198 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 54,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 50,842 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 50,842 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 47,247 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 44,858 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 34,629 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 29,856 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 22,157 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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Y11 VSN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y11 VSN, 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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Y11 VSN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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