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AK52 RRY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

106,207 mi
Last recorded106,207 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 RRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 106,207 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

plastic covers over sills restricting full inspection

Fail 22 Mar 2022 106,207 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside (5.2.3 (e))

plastic covers over sills restricting full inspection

Pass 18 Feb 2021 102,444 miles

Advise steering damper slight leak

Pass 12 Mar 2020 98,581 miles

Central section exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2020 98,581 miles

Central section exhaust corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 95,373 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 95,373 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 90,746 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 87,642 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 82,482 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust section

Fail 9 Sep 2015 82,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to rear exhaust section

offside rear inner cv boot insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2014 77,138 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 70,581 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 67,173 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front screen chipped

advise metal brake pipes starting to corrode

advise steering damper weeping

Pass 12 Sep 2011 62,194 miles

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

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

n/s/r inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 14 Sep 2010 58,068 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 53,790 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 49,742 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 42,954 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 28,562 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 23,358 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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AK52 RRY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AK52 RRY, 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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AK52 RRY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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