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RN02 JJL

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Maroon Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,763 mi
Last recorded116,763 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 JJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 116,763 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 99,908 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 88,607 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 88,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 74,134 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 69,808 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 66,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2011 63,987 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 61,958 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 61,797 miles

Lower Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 56,428 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 53,743 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 50,912 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 40,027 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 40,027 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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RN02 JJL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Maroon with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RN02 JJL, 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 RN02 JJL registered?

RN02 JJL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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