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RJ52 XCW

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

54,046 mi
Last recorded54,046 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 54,046 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2025 53,929 miles

coolant water level indicator on

minor transmission leak

Pass 17 Oct 2024 53,400 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

oil leak transmission

Fail 26 Sep 2024 53,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

oil leak transmission

windscreen wash jets partially blocked

Pass 26 Sep 2023 52,987 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 52,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 51,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 50,784 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 48,285 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 44,024 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 38,282 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 34,417 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 31,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 24,701 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 16,219 miles

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

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

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

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

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 22 Nov 2011 10,363 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 7,209 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 5,849 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 5,413 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 4,608 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 3,940 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 3,940 miles

Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 3,151 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 XCW 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 91.3%.

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 RJ52 XCW, 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 RJ52 XCW registered?

RJ52 XCW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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