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EX02 KMG

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,017 mi
Last recorded91,017 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 KMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 91,017 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 85,138 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes rusting at retention clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 83,028 miles

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

corrosion underside eg,arm hubs, subframe

n/s/f o/s/f play in steering

Fail 7 Dec 2020 83,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion underside eg,arm hubs, subframe

n/s/f o/s/f play in steering

Pass 5 Dec 2019 81,341 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 79,130 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 75,224 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 75,224 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2017 74,585 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 74,585 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 72,990 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 64,851 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroeded

n/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2014 55,615 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroeded

slight oil leak arund gearbox area

Fail 19 Nov 2014 55,580 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroeded

slight oil leak arund gearbox area

Pass 29 Nov 2013 45,851 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust middle box has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2012 38,301 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroeded

slight oil leak on top of engine

Fail 21 Nov 2012 38,279 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroeded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer shoulder

slight oil leak on top of engine

Pass 15 Nov 2011 32,682 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 26,285 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 26,285 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 18,217 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 11,831 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 10,517 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 9,262 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 KMG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KMG, 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 KMG registered?

EX02 KMG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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