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AR02 HPL

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

118,206 mi
Last recorded118,206 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 HPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 118,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2026 118,206 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 114,830 miles

Front Lower sump under guard is corroded

Front bonnet strut damper is defective

Fail 2 Sep 2025 114,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower sump under guard is corroded

Front bonnet strut damper is defective

Pass 5 Jul 2023 113,340 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front and rear wheel arches corroded.

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side skirts/ sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 27 May 2022 106,432 miles

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

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

Side skirts/ sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

front and rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2021 99,860 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 99,859 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 90,095 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 77,607 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 70,430 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2017 70,428 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 65,600 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 56,280 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 45,178 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 33,014 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 33,014 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 21,689 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 7,797 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 7,350 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 6,684 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 6,372 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 6,241 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 5,438 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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AR02 HPL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HPL, 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 AR02 HPL registered?

AR02 HPL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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The MOT history for AR02 HPL shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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