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RJ52 TKA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

109,772 mi
Last recorded109,772 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 TKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2026 109,772 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear SUSPENSION / CHASSIS CORRODED

Pass 24 Jan 2025 109,022 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sids. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension and chassis components corroded various

Pass 27 Jan 2024 107,846 miles

Central Rear Exhaust box corroded .

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded and covered. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Various suspension and chassis components corroded .

Fail 6 Jan 2024 107,824 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides.Also Nearside has condensation , (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Around interior rear view mirror, ()

Central Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Condensation within the lamp assembly . (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded and covered. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Various suspension and chassis components corroded.

Pass 20 Jan 2023 106,718 miles

Central Exhaust box corroded.

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides, (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 106,718 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Brake disc overheated. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Exhaust box corroded.

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides, (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 106,014 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Around interior rear view mirror, ()

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides, (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, greased, (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 105,271 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides, (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 103,748 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 103,023 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 101,045 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 98,948 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 96,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 96,978 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 94,796 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 91,714 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 89,940 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 87,065 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 81,411 miles

Offside front jacking point rubber missing

Rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 16 Sep 2009 81,411 miles

Offside front jacking point rubber missing

Rear number plate starting to fade

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 80,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 74,928 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 66,376 miles

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

exhaust clamps rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2006 56,895 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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RJ52 TKA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RJ52 TKA, 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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RJ52 TKA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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