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RD02 FMJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

57,997 mi
Last recorded57,997 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 57,997 miles

Undertray's fitted covering testable items.

Pass 13 Sep 2022 56,230 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 55,055 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 54,430 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 53,221 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 53,221 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 52,252 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 51,359 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 50,061 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 48,127 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 47,050 miles

corrosion throughout exhaust.

Fail 29 May 2014 47,049 miles

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

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

corrosion throughout exhaust.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 45,201 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 45,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 43,095 miles

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

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 23 Jun 2011 41,231 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 37,407 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 34,835 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 34,835 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 28,558 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 28,558 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 25,007 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 22,198 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 FMJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FMJ, 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 FMJ registered?

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

Is RD02 FMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD02 FMJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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