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R2 JVO

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

119,659 mi
Last recorded119,659 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 JVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 119,659 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 119,659 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 119,299 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 117,481 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer body corroded and nearside front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 117,481 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer body corroded and nearside front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 112,030 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside outer sill fitted unable to inspect sill

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside outer sill fitted unable to inspect sill

Pass 30 Jul 2018 105,876 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 103,486 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 101,181 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jul 2016 101,179 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 96,250 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 25 Jul 2014 91,422 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 86,204 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 80,179 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 72,403 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 67,278 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 62,226 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 62,226 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 55,746 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 48,881 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 40,279 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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R2 JVO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R2 JVO, 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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R2 JVO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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