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KB02 YFW

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,629 mi
Last recorded117,629 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB02 YFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 117,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 115,017 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2020 114,506 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 113,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective Weld broken on bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 111,442 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 111,442 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 109,678 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 109,647 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 109,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 105,383 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 101,457 miles

Engine managment light on dash

Fail 15 Nov 2012 101,457 miles

Engine managment light on dash

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 88,385 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 82,904 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 82,904 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 74,456 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 74,455 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 62,256 miles

Advise adjusted both headlamp aims.

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 35,754 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 30,000 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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KB02 YFW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KB02 YFW, 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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KB02 YFW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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