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BU52 KVY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

110,274 mi
Last recorded110,274 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 KVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 110,274 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 103,483 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 102,115 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 98,768 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 95,002 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 92,639 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 90,969 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 88,148 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 85,630 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 84,060 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 76,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 76,964 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 69,795 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 61,909 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

exhaust centre section is corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2006 46,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 KVY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BU52 KVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU52 KVY registered?

BU52 KVY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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