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EX02 KKW

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,170 mi
Last recorded108,170 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 KKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 108,170 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 108,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 108,075 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 106,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear wing panel corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 103,793 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 102,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn aprox. (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust box corroded.

Pass 8 May 2017 100,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2016 93,487 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2016 93,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2016 93,433 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front tyre valves cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyres starting to perish

Fail 30 Apr 2015 88,074 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

Pass 30 Apr 2015 88,074 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

Pass 10 May 2014 81,617 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 81,617 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 73,894 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 64,365 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 64,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 56,874 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 May 2010 48,274 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 38,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 May 2008 31,812 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 25,177 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 19,773 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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EX02 KKW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EX02 KKW, 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 EX02 KKW registered?

EX02 KKW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is EX02 KKW safe to buy?

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