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C2 RBD

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

80,609 mi
Last recorded80,609 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 RBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 80,609 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 79,411 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 76,180 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 74,982 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 74,982 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 72,721 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 72,721 miles

Offside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 69,191 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 68,259 miles

ltd inspection under vehicle covers fitted sill covers etc

o/s n/s rear brake discs fluctuation on limits

o/s n/s rear tyres STRONG ADVISE on limits replace

Fail 21 Mar 2017 68,254 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking burst on brake tester (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ltd inspection under vehicle covers fitted sill covers etc

o/s n/s rear tyres STRONG ADVISE on limits replace

Pass 11 Feb 2016 67,021 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 67,021 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 63,785 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 63,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 61,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Dec 2012 56,122 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 50,304 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 42,191 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 36,309 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 28,604 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 25,162 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 18,527 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 18,527 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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C2 RBD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 C2 RBD, 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 C2 RBD registered?

C2 RBD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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