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S44 RPS

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,093 mi
Last recorded51,093 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 RPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 51,093 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 49,810 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 48,981 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 48,981 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 48,336 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 47,776 miles

Plastic cover sills fitted.

Plastic engine covers fitted.

Pass 20 Mar 2020 47,269 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 46,368 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 45,419 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 45,419 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 44,787 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 44,199 miles

Outer sill covers, engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 43,018 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2014 41,668 miles

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)

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2013 38,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2012 37,250 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

Upper and lower engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2011 35,173 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 33,554 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 32,086 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 30,566 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 27,011 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 24,276 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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S44 RPS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver 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 S44 RPS, 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 S44 RPS registered?

S44 RPS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 February 2002.

Is S44 RPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S44 RPS 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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