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AK52 RTV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

133,714 mi
Last recorded133,714 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 133,714 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 133,714 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 131,512 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 129,317 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 124,611 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 120,480 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 118,846 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 114,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated and supporting bolts

wipers slightly smearing but not affecting view to road

Pass 28 Jul 2011 109,837 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 109,806 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 96,045 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 85,927 miles

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

Oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Aug 2008 77,298 miles

Exhaust to gearbox bracket broken

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

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

Oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Aug 2007 38,253 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2006 21,489 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 RTV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RTV, 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 AK52 RTV registered?

AK52 RTV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is AK52 RTV safe to buy?

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