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Y55 WEL

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,289 mi
Last recorded64,289 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 WEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 64,289 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 64,282 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inside rear wheel arch (marked with chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inside rear wheel arch (marked with chalk) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 59,101 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 50,597 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 48,469 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 47,565 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 47,090 miles

both rear tyres tread depths getting low at 3mm

Pass 26 Feb 2020 45,148 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 45,015 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 43,289 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 42,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 May 2017 42,699 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2016 42,278 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 40,540 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 38,048 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 35,493 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 33,252 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 31,314 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2011 31,235 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2010 28,222 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 24,413 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 21,171 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 17,480 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 13,254 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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Y55 WEL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc 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 Y55 WEL, 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 Y55 WEL registered?

Y55 WEL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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The MOT history for Y55 WEL 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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