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F1 RVE

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,265 mi
Last recorded68,265 miles
Recorded on27 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 RVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2024 68,265 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 May 2024 68,234 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 64,750 miles

Exhaust system rear silencer box is deteriorated

Front and rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2022 59,988 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

all suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2022 59,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

all suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2021 56,570 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 54,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 50,301 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 49,917 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 49,508 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 49,120 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 48,776 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 47,942 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 46,340 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 43,941 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 20 Dec 2010 41,715 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 41,715 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 38,085 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 34,699 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 31,770 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 28,554 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 25,187 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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F1 RVE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 F1 RVE, 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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F1 RVE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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