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R66 ELA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

112,047 mi
Last recorded112,047 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR66 ELA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 112,047 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 109,968 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 107,597 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 103,837 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 101,373 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 99,218 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 93,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 91,214 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 89,568 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 84,415 miles

Exhaust corroded but not blowing.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (1.7.5a)

Oil leak back of gear box. Attention required soon.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Slight leakage from o/s engine mount.

Fail 23 Jun 2016 84,226 miles

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

Exhaust corroded but not blowing.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak back of gear box. Attention required soon.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Slight leakage from o/s engine mount.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 78,581 miles

Down pipe clamp loose and support loose.

Exhaust box corroded.

Gear box oil leak. BAD

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear tyres low 3-2.5 mm

Pass 16 Jun 2014 71,972 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leak gear box area

slight condensation nearside headlight

Fail 14 Jun 2014 71,970 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak gearbox area.

Slight condensation n/s headlight.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 65,214 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing & close to limit.

Centre exhaust bolts corroded. Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Oil leak gearbox.

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear pads getting low on o/s/r compared to n/s.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 65,214 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing & close to limit.

Centre exhaust bolts corroded. Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak gearbox.

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear pads getting low on o/s/r compared to n/s.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 59,282 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Some wear to front brake discs.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 54,403 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 54,403 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 46,137 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 35,652 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 26,841 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 22,034 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 18,398 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 8,378 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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R66 ELA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 R66 ELA, 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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R66 ELA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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