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AE02 NKA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

107,132 mi
Last recorded107,132 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 NKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 107,132 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 107,119 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 106,036 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 105,951 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 105,845 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 103,369 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 103,369 miles

Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor missing (7.12 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 103,325 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside rear and offside rear brake hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 102,958 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear and offside rear perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wipers deteriorating

Pass 19 Jul 2019 102,716 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside rear and offside rear brake hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear brake hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 102,501 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 100,192 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 97,945 miles

Coil springs are becoming corroded

Rear brake pipes are becoming corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2015 97,792 miles

all coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2014 97,215 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge heavily worn and sidewall starting to split

Fail 12 Jun 2014 97,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre inner edge heavily worn and sidewall starting to split

Pass 5 Apr 2013 90,713 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 90,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 83,256 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 83,256 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 77,861 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 68,075 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 58,542 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 48,774 miles

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

front & rear brake disc rusted

Pass 22 Aug 2007 46,646 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 44,843 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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AE02 NKA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AE02 NKA, 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 AE02 NKA registered?

AE02 NKA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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