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BU52 KVL

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

102,354 mi
Last recorded102,354 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 KVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 102,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2024 99,284 miles

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

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

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

sill covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 15 Aug 2022 99,197 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 94,513 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 91,830 miles

Corrosion to outer skin of centre exhaust box

Minor cracking to fuel cap seal

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 89,930 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 87,707 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 85,880 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 83,296 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 78,922 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 72,445 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 67,195 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 62,324 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 56,557 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 53,387 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 50,140 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2008 44,975 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 39,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 39,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 21 Mar 2006 32,243 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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BU52 KVL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BU52 KVL, 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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BU52 KVL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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