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HY02 KWN

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,695 mi
Last recorded123,695 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY02 KWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2020 123,695 miles

Front wheel bearings slight play

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

suspension bushes perishing front a rear

Fail 20 Apr 2020 123,695 miles

Front wheel bearings slight play

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

suspension bushes perishing front a rear

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 120,759 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer skin deteriating (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 120,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer skin deteriating (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 113,787 miles

Nearside Front bonnet stay not working

Fail 14 Mar 2018 113,786 miles

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

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

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front bonnet stay not working

Pass 13 Feb 2017 104,770 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2017 104,769 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2016 97,264 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 95,786 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 95,786 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 93,980 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 93,980 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 15 May 2013 90,211 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 86,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 86,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 84,111 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 76,098 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 68,834 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 68,834 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2008 60,486 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 53,595 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 43,235 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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HY02 KWN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HY02 KWN, 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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HY02 KWN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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