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WR02 RPU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

107,561 mi
Last recorded107,561 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 RPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 107,561 miles

Engine MIL on indicating fault

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame control arm mounting brackets slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear chassis slightly corroded by rear sub-frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 7 Sep 2023 102,039 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 102,032 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 100,283 miles

EML Light on

Fail 13 Apr 2022 100,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 98,687 miles

eml illuminated

Fail 18 Mar 2021 98,676 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

eml illuminated

Pass 26 Jul 2019 90,121 miles

slight stone chip in zone b

Fail 25 Jul 2019 90,121 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight stone chip in zone b

Pass 25 Jan 2019 87,455 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower suspension arms rusty

Rear coil springs rusty

headlamp beam image poor

Fail 23 Jan 2019 87,455 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))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower suspension arms rusty

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

Rear coil springs rusty

headlamp beam image poor

Pass 12 Feb 2018 82,683 miles

Offside Front tyre just starting to wear on inside

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

Rear both rear tyres just starting to perish on sidewalls and tread depth on both is 3.00mm/limit1.6mm

Pass 16 Feb 2017 74,661 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface rust on lower front wishbones

Fail 16 Feb 2017 74,661 miles

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

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface rust on lower front wishbones

Pass 21 Jul 2016 74,233 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 71,100 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket corroded

gearbox oil cooler pipes corroded

o/s/r brake discs slightly corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

small chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Jun 2014 69,743 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

front exhaust bracket corroded

fuel pipes corroded

small chips in windscreen

Fail 25 Jun 2014 69,743 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket corroded

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre perrished

small chips in windscreen

unable to keep bonnet open

Fail 5 Jul 2013 68,855 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake discs corroded

small chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2013 68,855 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

small chips in windscreen

Pass 25 May 2012 67,596 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 64,186 miles

Corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Fail 14 Jun 2011 64,186 miles

Corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 59,823 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 56,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 56,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 46,659 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 44,963 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 36,443 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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WR02 RPU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 WR02 RPU, 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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WR02 RPU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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