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RH52 RAY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,924 mi
Last recorded62,924 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRH52 RAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 62,924 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 60,618 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 60,019 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2022 59,401 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 59,400 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 59,250 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 59,246 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 59,107 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 58,689 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 57,845 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 57,026 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 56,048 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 54,331 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 52,179 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 49,644 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 45,361 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2011 41,575 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 40,366 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 38,342 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 33,023 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 30,121 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 27,094 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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RH52 RAY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RH52 RAY, 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 RH52 RAY registered?

RH52 RAY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is RH52 RAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RH52 RAY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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