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RX02 ECY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,458 mi
Last recorded82,458 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 ECY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 82,458 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 69,513 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 26 Apr 2016 64,069 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 61,318 miles

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

centre exhaust box tatty with corrosion

Pass 22 May 2014 59,078 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 24 May 2013 56,966 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 54,643 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 51,695 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 51,695 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 45,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 45,696 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 39,682 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 35,289 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 35,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 May 2007 35,289 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Play in drag link both sides.

Play in front wheel bearings.

Rear tyres low.

Pass 25 May 2006 27,991 miles

slight lift in nearside and offside top and bottom ball joints

slight play in nearside steering drag link

small chips in windscreen

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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RX02 ECY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RX02 ECY, 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 RX02 ECY registered?

RX02 ECY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 June 2002.

Is RX02 ECY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 ECY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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