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N40 RSY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

71,002 mi
Last recorded71,002 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 RSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 71,002 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 69,260 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 62,982 miles

slight wear front tyres [inner edges]

Pass 14 Oct 2022 55,691 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 55,691 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 47,984 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 45,223 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 44,624 miles

centre silencer corroded

Fail 24 May 2019 44,618 miles

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

centre silencer corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2018 44,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 43,402 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 42,667 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 42,153 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 41,523 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 40,292 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 38,993 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 38,993 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 37,642 miles

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

Offside Front 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 18 May 2010 36,040 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 14 May 2009 34,523 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 33,119 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 33,119 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 31,448 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 27,999 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 21,806 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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N40 RSY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 N40 RSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N40 RSY registered?

N40 RSY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 October 2002.

Is N40 RSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N40 RSY shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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