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RJ52 EAC

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

137,647 mi
Last recorded137,647 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 EAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 137,647 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 135,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall ***Borderline*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall ***Borderline*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 131,137 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 127,069 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 124,124 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 124,086 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 122,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 120,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 119,825 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine warning light on

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 114,210 miles

osf tyre worn on edges

Fail 3 Jul 2013 114,204 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

coolant level low indicator on

engine management light on

osf tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Jul 2012 106,367 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges of tread, overall tread depth 4mm

Screw in Nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2011 97,935 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 89,375 miles

front brake pads look low?

Fail 10 Jul 2010 89,375 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads look low?

Fail 2 Jul 2009 80,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front below 1.6mm on outer band

nearside front tyre wearing low/3-4mm

offside front below 1.6mm on outer band

offside front tyre wearing low/3-4mm

Pass 2 Jul 2009 80,344 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)

nearside front below 1.6mm on outer band

nearside front tyre wearing low/3-4mm

offside front below 1.6mm on outer band

offside front tyre wearing low/3-4mm

Pass 20 Apr 2009 79,750 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 75,162 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 74,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 64,473 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 64,473 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 45,197 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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RJ52 EAC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 RJ52 EAC, 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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RJ52 EAC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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