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AM02 RCU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,570 mi
Last recorded82,570 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 RCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 82,570 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 82,570 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 77,617 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 73,612 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 73,549 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2022 69,458 miles

rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode

Pass 2 Nov 2021 64,694 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 64,694 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged ALL (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 63,812 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 62,067 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively carrier bearing rubber perishing/worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs inner surfaces poor. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 60,142 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 59,984 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 58,591 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 57,669 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 56,773 miles

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 56,062 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 55,132 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 55,132 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 54,212 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 52,832 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 43,735 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 43,607 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 34,260 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 26,339 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 17,866 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

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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AM02 RCU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AM02 RCU, 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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AM02 RCU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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