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DX02 KSV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,620 mi
Last recorded75,620 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 KSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 75,620 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

some suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2025 75,620 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect required polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect required polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

some suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2024 72,817 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 67,463 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 67,458 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 66,664 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

flash function not working

Fail 18 Oct 2022 66,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

flash function not working

Pass 22 Sep 2021 64,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 63,647 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres are perishing

Pass 18 Mar 2019 61,345 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 59,619 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 59,619 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2017 57,720 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 55,543 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 53,225 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 51,307 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2014 51,296 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Rear tyres splitting on inner sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2013 48,117 miles

windscreen damaged

Fail 10 May 2013 48,117 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

windscreen damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2011 43,187 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

chip in A zone of windscreen

Pass 16 Nov 2010 37,556 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 31,993 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 26,860 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 25,097 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 6 Feb 2007 23,312 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 23,308 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2006 20,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 20,195 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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DX02 KSV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DX02 KSV, 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 DX02 KSV registered?

DX02 KSV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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