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RY02 EWL

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,434 mi
Last recorded46,434 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 EWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 46,434 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 44,342 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 42,154 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s tyre outer wall damage.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 39,527 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Dec 2011 39,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2010 37,501 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 35,465 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 33,335 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 29,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 29,396 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 24,726 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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RY02 EWL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RY02 EWL, 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 RY02 EWL registered?

RY02 EWL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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The MOT history for RY02 EWL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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