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KV52 RNX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,453 mi
Last recorded63,453 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV52 RNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 63,453 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre pipe front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak engine and gearbox leak ()

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

Pass 19 May 2016 62,430 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 62,415 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 57,759 miles

both rear tyres on limit

oil leak

slight play in suspension

Pass 21 May 2014 50,320 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 50,319 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 44,314 miles

o/s sun visor insecure

Pass 28 May 2012 38,039 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)

oil leak from engine

srs light illuminated

Fail 1 Jun 2011 35,793 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 35,793 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2010 33,488 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 30,790 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 30,468 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 30,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2006 28,931 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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KV52 RNX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KV52 RNX, 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 KV52 RNX registered?

KV52 RNX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 October 2002.

Is KV52 RNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV52 RNX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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