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AE02 SSZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,857 mi
Last recorded86,857 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 SSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 86,857 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 86,320 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 86,250 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 86,038 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 85,342 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides outer casings corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower suspension arm inner mounting P/A corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded but not leaking. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower suspension arm inner mounting P/A corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both front brake discs covers corroded.

both rear brake discs dust covers / back plates corroded.

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of the test.

Pass 7 Dec 2020 84,767 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides outer casings corroded but not leaking. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension arms and ant roll bar. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Pass 28 May 2019 84,552 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2019 84,552 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 83,700 miles

Exhaust bracket broken not insecure

Fail 1 Jun 2018 83,694 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust bracket broken not insecure

Pass 19 May 2017 82,977 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 80,032 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 79,626 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 77,994 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 14 May 2013 76,683 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)

Fail 13 May 2013 76,679 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 72,611 miles

ESP turned off during RBT.

Most of the metal brake pipes are starting to corrode.

Obstruction removed from the drivers field of view. Stone chip on the N/S swept area of the screen.

Slight wear and corrosion noted on the front brake discs.Pads are aprox 45% worn.

The exhaust mount hanger just in front of the rear axle is heavily corroded.

The front crossmember and undertray/sump guide is heavily corroded.

Transmission oil leak noted from the area of the cooling pipe union on the box.

Pass 19 May 2011 69,592 miles

bottom engine cover is corroded

fuel cap rubber seal is deteriorating

Pass 6 May 2010 64,845 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2009 59,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 54,850 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 54,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2007 50,632 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 47,796 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 SSZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,199cc 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 AE02 SSZ, 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 SSZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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