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BG52 RSO

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,765 mi
Last recorded102,765 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 RSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 102,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 102,757 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 101,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 99,070 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 96,755 miles

nearside headlamp damp inside lens

washer jets req adjustment

Pass 9 Jan 2018 94,570 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 92,425 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 92,425 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 90,169 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 86,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

poor pattern on n/s headlamp

Fail 29 Oct 2014 86,895 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

poor pattern on n/s headlamp

Pass 29 Oct 2013 81,602 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 81,602 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 77,459 miles

leak from steering damper

slight play from steering damper

Pass 29 Oct 2011 74,677 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 71,713 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 71,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 69,352 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges and starting to crack between treads

different size tyres front to rear

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge and starting to crack between treads

Pass 13 Oct 2008 66,313 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 61,018 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 50,889 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 50,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 RSO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RSO, 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 RSO registered?

BG52 RSO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 November 2002.

Is BG52 RSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 RSO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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