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RG51 HYY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

86,900 mi
Last recorded86,900 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 HYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 86,900 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 86,809 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

couple of stone chips in the front windscreen

front & rear brake pipes are corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2020 86,808 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

couple of stone chips in the front windscreen

front & rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2019 86,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 85,315 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 84,379 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 83,486 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 82,452 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 81,186 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 76,727 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 72,554 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 70,005 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)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 65,836 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 65,836 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 57,652 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 45,705 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 35,572 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 26,538 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 21,088 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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RG51 HYY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RG51 HYY, 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 RG51 HYY registered?

RG51 HYY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 January 2002.

Is RG51 HYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG51 HYY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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