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AK52 RVC

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

72,661 mi
Last recorded72,661 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 RVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 72,661 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 59,258 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 58,293 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2022 57,237 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 55,862 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 55,215 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 54,018 miles

all four tyres cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2018 52,802 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 51,473 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 49,716 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 47,652 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 45,466 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 45,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 42,772 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 39,908 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 37,540 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 34,332 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 34,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 32,086 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 32,086 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 29,450 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 25,666 miles

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

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres starting to crack around outer radial grooves

Pass 28 Mar 2006 20,057 miles

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

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 RVC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc 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 RVC, 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 RVC registered?

AK52 RVC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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