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AR02 HDX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

68,174 mi
Last recorded68,174 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 HDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 68,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 64,818 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 60,543 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 57,877 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 54,692 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 54,692 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 51,880 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 49,712 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 46,688 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 43,158 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 43,157 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 40,085 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 37,347 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 37,071 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 36,631 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 35,805 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,472 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 33,779 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 32,161 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 31,013 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 29,715 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 25,688 miles

Offside rear and nearside front tyres worn to wear bars

Pass 12 Jun 2006 21,527 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 16,093 miles

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

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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AR02 HDX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AR02 HDX, 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 AR02 HDX registered?

AR02 HDX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 June 2002.

Is AR02 HDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR02 HDX shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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