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RL02 XZV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,684 mi
Last recorded66,684 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 XZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 66,684 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 66,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 65,141 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 61,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

both headlamps condensated

coolant level warning lamp on

Fail 20 Sep 2017 61,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

both headlamps condensated

coolant level warning lamp on

Pass 6 Oct 2016 58,021 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2015 53,673 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 50,006 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

transmission oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 46,372 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

automatic transmission fluid visible,sump pan area

Pass 9 Oct 2012 43,206 miles

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

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)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

o/s/f fog lamp condensated

rear fog lamp operation difficult

transmission oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 40,645 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 38,616 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 27,690 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 24,210 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 21,078 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 21,078 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 17,161 miles

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

rear numberplate lossing its density

Fail 21 Jun 2006 17,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear numberplate lossing its density

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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RL02 XZV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RL02 XZV, 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 RL02 XZV registered?

RL02 XZV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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