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SU51 RAA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,127 mi
Last recorded100,127 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU51 RAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 100,127 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 99,441 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2023 96,601 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2022 94,416 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 93,569 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 93,545 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2019 93,101 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 84,929 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 83,898 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front exhaust hanger/bracket corroded/broken but system is still supported

small section of o/s/r road spring is broken. spring is still seated in cup..

Pass 14 Sep 2016 77,401 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 77,337 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel handbrake at end of travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint excessive play (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below min (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below min (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear lamps incorrect bulbs

Fail 13 Jun 2015 72,434 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rear box has surface rust

slight play in steering system

Pass 13 Jun 2015 72,434 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rear box has surface rust

slight play in steering system

Pass 19 Jun 2014 66,239 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 60,718 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

exshaust slightly corroded not blowing.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 54,205 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 53,870 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 48,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 44,195 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 37,392 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 30,218 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 30,218 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 23,769 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 17,874 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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SU51 RAA 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 87.5%.

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 SU51 RAA, 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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SU51 RAA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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