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AES 43T

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,011 mi
Last recorded76,011 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAES 43T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 76,011 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 73,877 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 73,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 72,376 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 71,134 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 69,617 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 67,814 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 66,873 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,443 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 64,674 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 63,828 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 58,102 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 55,100 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 51,737 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 51,737 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 48,955 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 44,809 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 44,806 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 41,670 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 38,154 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 35,284 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 30,010 miles

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

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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AES 43T is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AES 43T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AES 43T registered?

AES 43T is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is AES 43T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AES 43T shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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