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BK02 KBX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,558 mi
Last recorded114,558 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 KBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 114,558 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 100,942 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 94,873 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 94,720 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 85,850 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 82,031 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 79,380 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 74,553 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 74,074 miles

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

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 28 Mar 2012 70,204 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 63,593 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 63,593 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 56,690 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 56,690 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 49,769 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 44,452 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 44,452 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN 2MM

Pass 26 Mar 2007 38,484 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 31,549 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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BK02 KBX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc 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 BK02 KBX, 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 BK02 KBX registered?

BK02 KBX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is BK02 KBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK02 KBX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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