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GX02 RRS

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,295 mi
Last recorded126,295 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 RRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 126,295 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general surface (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 126,295 miles

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general surface (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 125,887 miles

Brake pipes corroding in places

Nearside front tyre wearing on the edges of the tread

Offside front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 8 May 2019 123,694 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on the edges of the tread

Offside front tyre slightly perished and cracked

Pass 4 May 2018 120,295 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Cloudy Lens Giving Poor Beam Image (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 120,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced Condensation inside and Clouded Lens Beam Image Not Visible (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Cloudy Lens Giving Poor Beam Image (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2017 111,734 miles

Both front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 May 2017 111,734 miles

Both front and rear brake discs corroded

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 107,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system has some corrosion

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 7 May 2015 102,877 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front fog lamp lens broken

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

Fail 7 May 2015 102,877 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front fog lamp lens broken

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

Pass 9 May 2014 97,287 miles

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

exhaust corroding in places.

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded.

offside front fog lamp glass broken.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 90,151 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded.

nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Fail 12 Apr 2013 90,151 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded.

nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 85,602 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 28 Apr 2011 79,202 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 28 Apr 2011 79,202 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 78,506 miles

engine worning lamp stay on

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

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

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

front tyres 205/55r16 rear tyres 225/50r16

Pass 3 Mar 2008 69,468 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 63,572 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 52,571 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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GX02 RRS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GX02 RRS, 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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GX02 RRS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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