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SL52 AON

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

73,175 mi
Last recorded73,175 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 AON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 73,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2026 73,175 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 71,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 66,767 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 59,951 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 53,367 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 47,366 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 43,981 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 40,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 37,255 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Sep 2017 33,274 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 33,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 30,054 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 30,054 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 28,898 miles

undertrays/engine covers

Pass 6 Sep 2014 27,613 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 26,569 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 25,663 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 24,530 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 21,693 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 21,693 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 20,150 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 18,538 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 16,801 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 14,738 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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SL52 AON is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 SL52 AON, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SL52 AON?

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What year was SL52 AON registered?

SL52 AON is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is SL52 AON safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL52 AON shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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