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RV02 AVE

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

112,204 mi
Last recorded112,204 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 AVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 112,204 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear wheel arches corroded

centre silencer outer skink rusted

Fail 13 Jun 2022 112,204 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear wheel arches corroded

centre silencer outer skink rusted

Pass 26 May 2021 111,970 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both body-arch slight corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2020 105,859 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2019 102,893 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 97,821 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 91,942 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 82,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on exhaust mainfold (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 72,297 miles

small bracket broken off front exhaust pipe

Fail 27 Jan 2015 72,297 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

small bracket broken off front exhaust pipe

Pass 18 Feb 2014 67,428 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 63,864 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 63,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 59,549 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 55,784 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 51,198 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 44,967 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 40,824 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 34,352 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 28,412 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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RV02 AVE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RV02 AVE, 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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RV02 AVE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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