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V6 RJL

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

77,638 mi
Last recorded77,638 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 RJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 77,638 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 75,984 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 73,786 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 71,104 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 71,102 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 69,113 miles

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

slight surface corrosion on rear cross member

Pass 15 Sep 2020 67,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 64,729 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 62,377 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 59,917 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 57,664 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 56,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 54,240 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inpect steering and suspenson fully.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 52,411 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 50,784 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 48,907 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 47,237 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 45,684 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 43,856 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 42,345 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 38,702 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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V6 RJL 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 95.2%.

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 V6 RJL, 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

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What year was V6 RJL registered?

V6 RJL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 May 2002.

Is V6 RJL safe to buy?

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