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K8 KYG

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,060 mi
Last recorded30,060 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 KYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2026 30,060 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 28,666 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 27,100 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 25,680 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 23,935 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 22,303 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 21,723 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 21,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 20,704 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight cracking n/s o/s front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 8 Feb 2017 20,330 miles

Body has slight corrosion very slight in various areas of floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded very slight to all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

slight cracking to both front tyre sidewalls

slight surface corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 10 Feb 2016 19,389 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 19,249 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 18,412 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 17,417 miles

n/s o/s front + rear tyres splitting/cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 14 Feb 2012 16,238 miles

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall excessively splitting/cracking on outer sidewall

slight splitting/cracking n/s o/s front + o/s rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 10 Feb 2011 15,001 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 14,459 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 13,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 12,800 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 10,147 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 7,671 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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K8 KYG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K8 KYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K8 KYG registered?

K8 KYG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is K8 KYG safe to buy?

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