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RA02 KPX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,096 mi
Last recorded90,096 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 KPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 90,096 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 90,096 miles

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 87,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 87,985 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 84,859 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 82,549 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 81,025 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 78,689 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill cover damaged

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

Pass 31 May 2016 77,693 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 74,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 71,967 miles

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

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

ehhaust down pipe mount snapped

Pass 10 May 2013 70,325 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 14 May 2012 63,553 miles

Nearside front jacking block missing

Pass 19 May 2011 60,393 miles

Nearside front jacking block missing

Nearside under door trim damaged

Pass 26 May 2010 55,795 miles

ADVISE FRONT BONNET CATCH PARTIALLY SIEZED

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX CARRODED

n/s/front indicator lense cracked

n/s/side sill cover broken

rear number plate has water ingress

Pass 20 May 2009 45,831 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 38,675 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 38,675 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 May 2007 34,313 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/front factory jacking point missing

o/s/side sill cover trim broken and coming away

rear number plate coming apart

Fail 22 May 2007 34,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/front factory jacking point missing

o/s/side sill cover trim broken and coming away

rear number plate coming apart

Pass 26 May 2006 28,310 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 22,667 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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RA02 KPX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KPX, 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 RA02 KPX registered?

RA02 KPX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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