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AR02 HSF

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,910 mi
Last recorded65,910 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 HSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 65,910 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 29 Oct 2025 65,907 miles

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 1 Nov 2024 64,485 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 64,161 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (offside and nearside) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (front most) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (front most) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 62,342 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 60,128 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (nearside and offside) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 60,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (nearside and offside) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 58,105 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 58,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 54,543 miles

Central Lower Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (nearside and offside) ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (offside and nearside) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front offside and nearside tyres worn on shoulders

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 51,259 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 49,940 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 49,492 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 49,012 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 48,983 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 25 Sep 2013 48,903 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 48,502 miles

sheilds fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2011 44,589 miles

1. Front tyres wearing low on inside edges. 2. Slight damage to front windscreen. 3. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 39,309 miles

1. Slight uneven tread wear on n/s front tyre. 2. Slight damage to n/s front wheel rim.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 36,518 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 31,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 28,786 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 22,889 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 18,341 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 HSF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HSF, 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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AR02 HSF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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