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DS02 KGN

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,646 mi
Last recorded103,646 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 KGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 103,646 miles

'General age related corrosion under body'

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) 'Both' ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play 'Both' (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 94,858 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 94,416 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Near side front wing rusty on the edge near the headlight

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 91,053 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 88,459 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 88,459 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 86,207 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 81,282 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 76,531 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 71,700 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 71,700 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 68,938 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 68,938 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 64,642 miles

Rear brake discs poor condition

Engine management light on

Front brake discs worn and in poor condition

Fail 23 Feb 2011 64,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine management light on

Front brake discs worn and in poor condition

Rear brake discs poor condition

Rear brake pads heavily worn

Pass 13 Oct 2009 57,185 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 57,185 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front tyres worn TO limit

Front brake discs and pads very worn

Slight play in front suspension top links

Pass 17 Mar 2008 42,659 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty but not pitted

Pass 18 Aug 2006 29,818 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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DS02 KGN 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 68.4%.

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 DS02 KGN, 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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DS02 KGN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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