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RD02 DWM

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,762 mi
Last recorded79,762 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD02 DWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 79,762 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 70,023 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 70,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 68,925 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 68,925 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 67,913 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 65,398 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 65,398 miles

Front Shock absorbers missing both (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2018 64,072 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 62,005 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 61,544 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 60,712 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 59,006 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 56,973 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 54,695 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 54,695 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 50,623 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 39,576 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 29,964 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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RD02 DWM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RD02 DWM, 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 RD02 DWM registered?

RD02 DWM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 May 2002.

Is RD02 DWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD02 DWM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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