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R333 GAM

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

40,052 mi
Last recorded40,052 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR333 GAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 40,052 miles

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play lift (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play lift (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 40,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play lift (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play lift (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 39,701 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing excess worn ()

Fail 2 May 2018 39,701 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in propshaft centre bearing excess worn ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 39,383 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 38,645 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 38,645 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 36,927 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 36,927 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 34,889 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2014 34,889 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

brake pipes front to rear coated in grease restricting proper inspection

Pass 10 Apr 2013 33,060 miles

Oil leak

all 4 tyres perished slightly

brake pipes greased not allowing proper inspection

Pass 11 Apr 2012 30,816 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 28,077 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 28,077 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre perished but not deep enought to reach the ply or cords

nearside rear tyre perished but not deep enought to reach the ply or cords

offside rear tyre perished but not deep enought to reach the ply or cords

Pass 31 Mar 2010 24,318 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 20,063 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 13,242 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 13,241 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 11,949 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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R333 GAM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R333 GAM, 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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R333 GAM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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