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RY51 OHA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,798 mi
Last recorded90,798 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 OHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 90,798 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 90,798 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 84,075 miles

All round shock absorber corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge size (205.55.R 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge size (225.50.R 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Wheel alignment recommended.

Fail 20 Feb 2019 84,075 miles

All round shock absorber corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge size (205.55.R 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge size (225.50.R 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

Wheel alignment recommended.

Pass 21 Feb 2018 82,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 81,563 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

automatic gearbox leaking oil

both rear shock absorbers corroded

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 79,175 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 73,037 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 71,977 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 71,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 68,313 miles

both rear tyres wearing

metal in o/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2012 64,431 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 54,961 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 45,640 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 37,520 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 29,686 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 21,921 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 21,921 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 16,442 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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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RY51 OHA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RY51 OHA, 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 RY51 OHA registered?

RY51 OHA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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