MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,534 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine tray fitted
rear brake discs slightly corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine tray fitted
rear brake discs slightly corroded
Battery insecure
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearsde underseal cover loose
nearside front body has damage repaired
rear tyres bigger than front
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearsde underseal cover loose
nearside front body has damage repaired
rear tyres bigger than front
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s/r jacking block missing
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RL51 CXE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 RL51 CXE, 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 RL51 CXE registered?
RL51 CXE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2002.
Is RL51 CXE safe to buy?
The MOT history for RL51 CXE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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