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BG52 RKZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

67,559 mi
Last recorded67,559 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 RKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 67,559 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 68,248 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 63,777 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 60,763 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 58,641 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 58,641 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 56,424 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 53,634 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 51,439 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 47,999 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 44,222 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 40,605 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 34,405 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 27,773 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 22,368 miles

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

n/s rear and n/s front tyre minor sidewall damage

Pass 28 Oct 2005 11,915 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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BG52 RKZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BG52 RKZ, 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 BG52 RKZ registered?

BG52 RKZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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The MOT history for BG52 RKZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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