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DS02 KUR

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

90,073 mi
Last recorded90,073 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 KUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 90,073 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 90,067 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both headlamp levelling devices not operational (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear subframe bush has slight movement

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

Offside Rear subframe bush has slight movement

Pass 15 Feb 2025 89,837 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 89,421 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 87,187 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 87,187 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 76,958 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 73,568 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 73,061 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 73,061 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 72,942 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 72,074 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 69,585 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 68,603 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 66,210 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 62,670 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 61,630 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2012 59,768 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 58,031 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 56,458 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 54,729 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 51,861 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 47,272 miles

Advise both sides bottom ball joints slight play

Advise front pads worn low

Advise nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 29 Nov 2006 37,980 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 33,515 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 KUR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 DS02 KUR, 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 KUR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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