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AWU 228

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

77,974 mi
Last recorded77,974 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWU 228
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 77,974 miles

Central Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 76,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn 245/40r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn 245/40r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 75,982 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 73,132 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 70,651 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 69,823 miles

wipers smear slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2019 68,460 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 67,048 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 61,750 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 61,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2015 61,385 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2014 59,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 57,889 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 54,088 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 49,843 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 45,338 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 41,330 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 35,995 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 31,132 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 22,685 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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AWU 228 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AWU 228, 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 AWU 228 registered?

AWU 228 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 January 2002.

Is AWU 228 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWU 228 shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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