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AU02 VGN

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,321 mi
Last recorded62,321 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 VGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 62,321 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear- (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s rear surface corrosion various places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

muddy underneath

prop shaft middle bearing joint - rubber slightly cracking/perished

Pass 20 Mar 2024 61,483 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 61,483 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 59,998 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 58,928 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 58,172 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 57,552 miles

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

outer sill area covered

underside components covered

Pass 19 Mar 2019 56,617 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

some underside components covered

Pass 22 Mar 2018 55,715 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

only 1 washer working but provides sufficient water

Pass 10 Mar 2017 54,822 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

slight corrosion on nsr floor

Fail 10 Mar 2017 54,822 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

slight corrosion on nsr floor

Pass 30 Mar 2016 53,735 miles

slight cuts in off side rear tyre tread

Pass 31 Mar 2015 50,465 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side rear tyre is getting low tread

Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,565 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 47,565 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 44,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 44,327 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 44,301 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 40,593 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 36,211 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 32,363 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 28,328 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 24,487 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 24,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 21,117 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 18,236 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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AU02 VGN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU02 VGN, 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 AU02 VGN registered?

AU02 VGN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is AU02 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU02 VGN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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