2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK · 6,827 MOT tests
2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK reliability
2002 Mercedes-Benz SLKs fail 30% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 20 SLK years (6,827 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz SLKs: 25.9%)
- 30%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz SLKs: 25.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- 84,542
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,827
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- 2003 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 67% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.5%
- Brakes8.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.5%
- Suspension5.3%
- Tyres4.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.5%
- Body, chassis and structure2.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 4.98%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 3.43%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.49%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 2.24%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.08%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.67%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (14.87%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.16%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.76%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.58%) · Wheel bearing slight play (6.56%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.83%)
Other years
Every Mercedes-Benz SLK year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK reliable?
2002 Mercedes-Benz SLKs fail 30% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 20 SLK years (6,827 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (4.98% of tests), position lamp not working (3.43% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.49% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK have done?
At its MOT aged about 21, a typical 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK shows 84,542 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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