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317 RD

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,697 mi
Last recorded30,697 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration317 RD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 12 May 2026 30,697 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 30,613 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 29,928 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 29,636 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 29,278 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 28,765 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 28,740 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 28,186 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 27,781 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 27,027 miles

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

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 May 2017 26,839 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2016 26,601 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 26,500 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 25,021 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 24,580 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 24,190 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 23,763 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2010 23,014 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 22,282 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 21,732 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 20,740 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 19,744 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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317 RD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 317 RD, 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 317 RD registered?

317 RD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 June 2002.

Is 317 RD safe to buy?

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