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RA02 BDX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

59,014 mi
Last recorded59,014 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 BDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 59,014 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 53,701 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 48,762 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 48,761 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside windscreen wiper blade slightly split

outer side wall damage to offside front tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2015 44,025 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer wall

Pass 21 Jun 2014 38,593 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 385,591 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 30,934 miles

engine under tray corroded

o/s/f tyre is worn low & has radial cut around inner sidewall

stonechip in wind screen

Pass 11 May 2012 30,819 miles

engine undertray corroded

o/s/f tyre low & bald on outer edge

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 11 May 2012 30,819 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine undertray corroded

o/s/f tyre low & bald on outer edge

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 19 May 2011 30,025 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2010 28,733 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 27,196 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 26,188 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 25,741 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 24,463 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 22,142 miles

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

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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RA02 BDX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RA02 BDX, 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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RA02 BDX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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