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SM02 RDX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

191,682 mi
Last recorded191,682 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 RDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 191,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s central (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 182,629 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes, strong advise on all the rears unable to properly inspect due to access (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamps deteriorated, Lenses Cloudy

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/R16 V (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

vehicle structure and components are corroded but not excessive

Pass 17 Apr 2015 181,793 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2014 177,326 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 3 May 2013 162,417 miles

Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 18 May 2012 151,694 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 151,686 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 131,180 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 110,811 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 110,811 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 92,011 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 73,348 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 53,204 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 36,087 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 35,089 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 35,089 miles

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

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTH JUST ABOVE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm

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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SM02 RDX 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 81.3%.

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 SM02 RDX, 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 SM02 RDX registered?

SM02 RDX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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