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L333 RAL

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,968 mi
Last recorded115,968 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 RAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 115,968 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 108,972 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 108,969 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 103,905 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front washer inop but osf washer provides the whole screen

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2022 102,223 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 99,075 miles

Nearside Front washer working and providing water to screen but could be better

Fail 2 Jul 2021 99,074 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front washer working and providing water to screen but could be better

Pass 7 Mar 2020 98,405 miles

Exhaust corroded

Minor oil leak from engine

Near side front tyre smooth on inner edge and perished/damaged

Off side rear tyre, outer side wall damaged

Off side rear wheel distorted on inner edge

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2020 98,405 miles

Exhaust corroded

Minor oil leak from engine

Near side front tyre smooth on inner edge and perished/damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Off side rear tyre, outer side wall damaged

Off side rear wheel distorted on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2019 92,392 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 92,050 miles

body sill covers fitted

f tyres wearing on inner edges close to limit

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 1 Sep 2016 92,048 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

battery slightly loose

body sill covers fitted

f tyres wearing on inner edges close to limit

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2015 88,328 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 86,561 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 84,101 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 84,101 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

slight play in steering damper

Pass 25 Jul 2012 82,252 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 78,899 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 78,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 73,018 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 73,018 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 58,407 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 80,675 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 80,671 miles

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

ENGINE WET WITH OIL AROUND TOP OF OIL FILTER HOUSING

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

GEARBOX WET WITH OIL

NEAR SIDE SILL TRIM BROKEN

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 54,821 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 56,432 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 51,637 miles

o/s/f tyre worne on edge

Fail 24 Oct 2007 51,637 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

o/s/f tyre worne on edge

Pass 13 Nov 2006 47,960 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 38,653 miles

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

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

plastic inner wing covers fitted/sill covers fitted

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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L333 RAL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L333 RAL, 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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L333 RAL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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