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RAC 3L

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

58,242 mi
Last recorded58,242 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAC 3L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 58,242 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Lower ball joint gaiter splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 58,220 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 58,666 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 57,466 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 56,222 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 54,442 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 55,498 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 50,263 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 48,579 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 46,263 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 46,263 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 45,103 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 42,619 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 40,527 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 38,424 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 36,076 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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RAC 3L is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RAC 3L, 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 RAC 3L registered?

RAC 3L is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 April 2002.

Is RAC 3L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAC 3L shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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