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R17 AAA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,483 mi
Last recorded62,483 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 AAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 62,483 miles

Front + Rear Suspension Corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 62,141 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 61,834 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 61,307 miles

Advise head lamp polish.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2+mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 60,762 miles

Advise headlamp polish.

Pass 10 Feb 2021 60,673 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Very Slight Play In Both Front Wheel Bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp Lenses Dull, Not Affecting Alignment

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Engine Oil Leak, Suspected VVT Solenoid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 60,267 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 59,617 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall age related cracks (no cords exposed)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 59,617 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall age related cracks (no cords exposed)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 58,930 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both slight white. (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front n/s and o/s lower ball joints slight play ( jack under arm to get play ). (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall age related cracking ( no cords exposed ).

Pass 11 Jan 2017 58,049 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 56,316 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 53,952 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 51,408 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 48,623 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 45,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 28 Jan 2012 45,438 miles

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 7 Jan 2011 39,140 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 37,281 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 33,647 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 30,749 miles

All wheel rims damaged

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 30,749 miles

All wheel rims damaged

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 27,932 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 24,291 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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R17 AAA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc 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 R17 AAA, 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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R17 AAA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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