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VR02 AMG

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,041 mi
Last recorded86,041 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR02 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 86,041 miles

all under side of vehicle as been under sealed

Fail 5 May 2026 85,946 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases X2 at both joints between front and centre sections? (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

all under side of vehicle as been under sealed

Pass 30 May 2025 81,311 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 80,547 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 78,710 miles

all underside of vehicle as been undersealed

Pass 12 May 2022 77,663 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 77,065 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 76,814 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 76,478 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2018 75,953 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 74,542 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 72,723 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 67,812 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 63,913 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 60,261 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 59,288 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

gearbox slightly sweating

Pass 18 Feb 2011 49,727 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 14 Dec 2009 44,699 miles

All tyres getting low on tread nearside rear 2mm all others between 3mm and 4mm

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 44,699 miles

All tyres getting low on tread nearside rear 2mm all others between 3mm and 4mm

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

Pass 27 May 2008 35,477 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 30,844 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 23,353 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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VR02 AMG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc 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 VR02 AMG, 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 VR02 AMG registered?

VR02 AMG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is VR02 AMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VR02 AMG 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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