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YM02 OBB

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,299 mi
Last recorded101,299 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 OBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 101,299 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

age related corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2025 101,210 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General vehicle condition corroded on underside, rear suspension components corroded, brake pipes corroded, exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE, GASKET, AROUND SUMP PAN, TRANSMISSION PAN (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 97,987 miles

Central Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Rack ()

Front Offside and Nearside bumper damage, not likely to detach

General vehicle condition corroded on underside, Rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE, GASKET, AROUND SUMP PAN, TRANSMISSION PAN (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 97,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Rack ()

Front Offside and Nearside bumper damage, not likely to detach

General vehicle condition corroded on underside, Rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE, GASKET, AROUND SUMP PAN, TRANSMISSION PAN (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 92,674 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 88,024 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 83,408 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 83,366 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 81,335 miles

Both front and offside rear wheel arches corroded, paint still on at moment.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 78,072 miles

2 x rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2018 74,127 miles

2 x rear brake hose ferrules slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2017 70,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 70,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 66,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 61,145 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 56,321 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 50,737 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 45,368 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 38,779 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 32,731 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 26,091 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 19,255 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 15,819 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 14,384 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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YM02 OBB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YM02 OBB, 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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YM02 OBB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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