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AK52 RVA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

23,435 mi
Last recorded23,435 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 RVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 23,435 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 23,285 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 22,556 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 22,286 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 22,250 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 22,053 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 22,013 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 21,752 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 21,536 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 21,446 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 21,385 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 20,878 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 20,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 20,772 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 20,606 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 20,494 miles

rear no. plate starting to deteriorate, still legible at present

Pass 14 Jun 2010 17,389 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 16,946 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 16,946 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 15,732 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 14,239 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 12,134 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 10,631 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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AK52 RVA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AK52 RVA, 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 AK52 RVA registered?

AK52 RVA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AK52 RVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 RVA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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