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K40 THY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,853 mi
Last recorded88,853 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 THY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 88,853 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 86,952 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 85,297 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 82,519 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 80,201 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 76,578 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 76,578 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 72,687 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 69,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 65,398 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 61,314 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 61,314 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 May 2015 58,342 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 55,313 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 51,479 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 47,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 44,621 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 42,100 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 39,451 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 36,016 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 32,409 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 27,743 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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K40 THY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 K40 THY, 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 K40 THY registered?

K40 THY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 May 2002.

Is K40 THY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K40 THY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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