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RV51 FHX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,674 mi
Last recorded159,674 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 FHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 159,674 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 154,709 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 154,709 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 148,487 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 144,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 136,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 129,560 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 129,560 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 121,556 miles

Oil leak ()

centre silencer corroding

Pass 25 Jan 2016 115,431 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 109,618 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 109,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 102,478 miles

EML on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust silencer corroded

nearside wiper blade split at tips

Fail 22 Jan 2014 102,478 miles

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

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

EML on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust silencer corroded

nearside wiper blade split at tips

Pass 30 Jan 2013 95,041 miles

EML on

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 95,041 miles

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

EML on

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 87,625 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust downpipe mounting bracket broken

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing low

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 26 Jan 2011 81,854 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

play in steering

Pass 1 Feb 2010 72,714 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in off side and near side front suspension or wheel bearing

Fail 1 Feb 2010 72,714 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight play in off side and near side front suspension or wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jan 2009 60,763 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 51,656 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 26 Jan 2007 42,898 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 31,647 miles

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

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

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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RV51 FHX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV51 FHX, 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 RV51 FHX registered?

RV51 FHX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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