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YK02 HBJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,464 mi
Last recorded104,464 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 HBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 104,464 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 104,148 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 102,713 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 101,733 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 100,326 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 98,861 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 97,583 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 97,583 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 92,288 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 87,862 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 83,760 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 77,547 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 73,301 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)

gearbox leaks

Pass 12 Mar 2014 67,945 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 63,779 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 62,354 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 59,550 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 53,887 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 44,807 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 44,807 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 35,061 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 35,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 24,073 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 14,474 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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YK02 HBJ 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 YK02 HBJ, 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 YK02 HBJ registered?

YK02 HBJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for YK02 HBJ 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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