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R70 SLK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Orange Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

38,847 mi
Last recorded38,847 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 38,847 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 37,551 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 35,041 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 33,212 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 33,177 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 32,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING AND CUTS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING AND CUTS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 30,962 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 29,832 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 29,790 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 29,774 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 29,154 miles

Rear index plate showing slight deterioration

Pass 7 Jan 2011 24,169 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 20,389 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 18,652 miles

front index plate starting to unbond from backing plate

Fail 28 Nov 2008 18,652 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front index plate starting to unbond from backing plate

Pass 26 Nov 2007 15,983 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 12,436 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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R70 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Orange with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R70 SLK, 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 R70 SLK registered?

R70 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is R70 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R70 SLK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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