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RK52 OFL

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

45,229 mi
Last recorded45,229 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 OFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 45,229 miles

Exhaust mid box outer skin corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle & suspension components have surface corrosion

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing front and rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 45,087 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 45,087 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 45,081 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 43,863 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 43,376 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 42,569 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 41,874 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 40,624 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 40,249 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 38,996 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 35,681 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 35,681 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 33,584 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 31,543 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 29,997 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 29,669 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 29,656 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 27,824 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 27,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 27,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2006 27,767 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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RK52 OFL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RK52 OFL, 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 RK52 OFL registered?

RK52 OFL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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