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AE02 NKO

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

95,499 mi
Last recorded95,499 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 NKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 95,499 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 92,034 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 87,991 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 82,904 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 79,588 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 77,041 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 76,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 75,856 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 75,856 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 74,485 miles

Both rear brake pipes rusting

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 6 Aug 2016 73,009 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2016 72,991 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2015 71,715 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 71,715 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 70,107 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 70,102 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 68,408 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 66,819 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 8 Aug 2011 64,385 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 2 Aug 2010 62,625 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 19 Jan 2010 60,578 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 12 Jan 2009 56,103 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 56,099 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 53,124 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 51,717 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 43,867 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 NKO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 NKO, 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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AE02 NKO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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