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RG02 RXP

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

99,352 mi
Last recorded99,352 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 RXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2026 99,352 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Direction indicator dashboard tell-tale inoperative.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 99,237 miles

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

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

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

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2023 98,290 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 97,478 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Jul 2022 97,476 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jul 2021 92,302 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 91,734 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 91,292 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 90,363 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 90,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 88,676 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 88,675 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 87,719 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 85,947 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 83,726 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 80,325 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 74,419 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 68,559 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 68,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 59,242 miles

Brake warning light flashing.

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

Small cut on o/s/f tyre ,outer wall.

Fail 20 Jan 2010 59,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake warning light flashing.

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

Small cut on o/s/f tyre ,outer wall.

Pass 15 Sep 2008 49,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 49,521 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 37,009 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 33,703 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 RXP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RXP, 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 RXP registered?

RG02 RXP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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