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RG02 JLX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,178 mi
Last recorded54,178 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 JLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 54,178 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing close to limits

rear brake discs rusty

slight play in steering

Pass 13 Jun 2011 50,055 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 49,536 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 46,677 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 42,514 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2007 36,531 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 36,531 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 33,122 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 27,429 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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RG02 JLX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 RG02 JLX, 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 RG02 JLX registered?

RG02 JLX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 June 2002.

Is RG02 JLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG02 JLX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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