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RV52 OSM

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

100,190 mi
Last recorded100,190 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 OSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 100,190 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 93,765 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 90,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 88,984 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 88,984 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 88,346 miles

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))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 88,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 86,319 miles

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2017 86,319 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2015 85,683 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 85,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 83,710 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 83,694 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 80,662 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2014 80,570 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 74,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 74,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 69,297 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 69,297 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)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 63,519 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 63,519 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 54,359 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 46,941 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 46,932 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 39,442 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 39,412 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 29,501 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 14,907 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking between outer treads

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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RV52 OSM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 RV52 OSM, 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 RV52 OSM registered?

RV52 OSM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 November 2002.

Is RV52 OSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 OSM shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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