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K4 FRE

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,935 mi
Last recorded78,935 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 FRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 78,935 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 77,945 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 77,044 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 76,239 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 75,296 miles

Exhaust middle box deteriating.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 74,232 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 73,069 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 71,850 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2018 71,850 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 70,456 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise.

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges.

Fail 8 May 2017 70,456 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise.

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges.

Pass 24 May 2016 69,009 miles

exhaust system corroded and deteriorating.

Fail 24 May 2016 69,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded and deteriorating.

Pass 20 May 2015 66,985 miles

exhaust middle and rear sections deteriorated.

Fail 20 May 2015 66,985 miles

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

exhaust middle and rear sections deteriorated.

Pass 24 May 2014 63,007 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 54,995 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 52,453 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 50,623 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 44,856 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 42,056 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 42,052 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 33,419 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 33,413 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 22,462 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 13,446 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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K4 FRE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K4 FRE, 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 K4 FRE registered?

K4 FRE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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