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RG02 MDO

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Yellow Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,370 mi
Last recorded115,370 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 MDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 115,370 miles

metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2016 113,141 miles

some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 5 Nov 2015 97,325 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brakes slightly out of balance, within limits

Fail 30 Oct 2015 97,020 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 83,712 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 83,712 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 80,880 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 79,314 miles

nearside front wiper blades split on ends

offside front wiper blade split on ends

Pass 21 Jun 2011 74,199 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 67,785 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 3 Jun 2010 67,785 miles

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 13 Jun 2009 61,029 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 52,857 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 52,715 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs wearing thin

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres worn low - borderline pass

nearside front lower ball joint some movement

Pass 11 Jun 2007 43,178 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 36,189 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 MDO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Yellow with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MDO, 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 MDO registered?

RG02 MDO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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