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Y29 DJG

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,889 mi
Last recorded129,889 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY29 DJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 129,889 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 129,041 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 128,151 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 127,250 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 126,795 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 125,923 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 124,985 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 124,320 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 123,255 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 121,753 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 107,613 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 102,342 miles

nearside front headlight has water ingress

Pass 11 Jul 2014 101,395 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 101,073 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 101,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Front tyres uneven wear.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 100,416 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 100,416 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 93,098 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 87,819 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 80,559 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 71,437 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 56,906 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 56,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2006 42,999 miles

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

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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Y29 DJG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y29 DJG, 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 Y29 DJG registered?

Y29 DJG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is Y29 DJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y29 DJG shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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