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RN51 KOU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,223 mi
Last recorded126,223 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 KOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 126,223 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 124,402 miles

Exhaust front pipe mounting cracked but system is secure .

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r side light has a slightly dull effect.

o/s/r side light lense slightly cracked

propshaft centre bearing mounting has excessive play.

Pass 29 May 2015 124,402 miles

Exhaust front pipe mounting cracked but system is secure .

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r side light has a slightly dull effect.

o/s/r side light lense slightly cracked

propshaft centre bearing mounting has excessive play.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 122,629 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 122,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 118,199 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Aug 2013 118,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2012 106,272 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 106,272 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 97,450 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 87,234 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 80,096 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 69,444 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 51,342 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 33,233 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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RN51 KOU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RN51 KOU, 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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RN51 KOU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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