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RD02 FHH

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,537 mi
Last recorded126,537 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD02 FHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 126,537 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shock absorber mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion in inner wheel arch but not within a prescribed area

Fail 4 May 2020 126,537 miles

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

Bad corrosion in nearside front inner wheel arch but outside of prescribed areas

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive close to shocker top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 123,850 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2018 121,494 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 121,494 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 120,183 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 May 2017 120,183 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 118,577 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around shocker top mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 118,577 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around shocker top mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 116,474 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2015 116,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 114,119 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Two exhaust brackets broken but exhaust adequately supported

Pass 31 May 2013 111,815 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 109,726 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2012 109,726 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 105,885 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 98,016 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 90,916 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 76,393 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 63,184 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 51,506 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 FHH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FHH, 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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RD02 FHH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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