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RG02 JVP

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,352 mi
Last recorded99,352 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 JVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 99,352 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 96,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 May 2011 87,913 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2011 87,913 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 25 May 2010 80,275 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 28 May 2009 69,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2009 69,624 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 58,691 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 50,753 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 42,597 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 42,584 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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 JVP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RG02 JVP, 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 JVP registered?

RG02 JVP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is RG02 JVP safe to buy?

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