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VS02 RJS

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Orange Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

118,875 mi
Last recorded118,875 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVS02 RJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 118,875 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 115,455 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 113,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel pipes rusrted

rust spots on floor

Pass 9 Jun 2020 110,696 miles

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

few rust spots under car

Pass 13 Sep 2018 102,162 miles

exhaust hanger broken and middle section baffles broken up inside

Fail 13 Sep 2018 102,162 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust hanger broken and middle section baffles broken up inside

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 95,960 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 95,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 89,678 miles

Offside Front 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 3 Apr 2015 77,500 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 68,876 miles

Day running lamps

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 64,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 58,832 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 55,998 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 52,755 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 50,556 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 50,446 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 46,881 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 41,577 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre has sidewall with a small cut......

Offside rear tyre has tread with a cut-not showing cords when inspected...

Pass 20 Mar 2006 36,864 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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VS02 RJS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Orange with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VS02 RJS, 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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VS02 RJS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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