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RL02 AAK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

62,711 mi
Last recorded62,711 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 AAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 62,711 miles

Central Front stone chip on windscreen

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 62,711 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front stone chip on windscreen

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 56,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 51,056 miles

Note ; Engine cover , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Headlamp has water / condensation in lamp , may affect Dip Beam image

Offside Rear Tyre has a Screw in tread within repair area

Propshaft support bearing carrier rubber perished / split .

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 49,696 miles

Note ; Condensation in Offside Headlamp & Nearside front fog lamp

Note ; Engine cover , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 48,646 miles

Note ; Engine cover , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Water / condensation in Headlamp , Offside

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 48,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Note ; Engine cover , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Water / condensation in Headlamp , Offside

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure upper fixing not located (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 46,536 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 43,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 39,659 miles

engine cover fitted and outer sills plastic covered

Pass 6 Jun 2016 36,036 miles

off side and near side outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 33,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 19 Jun 2014 31,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 17 Jun 2013 29,805 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 27,189 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 19,567 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 21 Jun 2010 13,604 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 11,937 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 9,108 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 6,400 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 4,203 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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RL02 AAK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RL02 AAK, 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 RL02 AAK registered?

RL02 AAK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 July 2002.

Is RL02 AAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL02 AAK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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