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KB51 DTY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,689 mi
Last recorded102,689 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB51 DTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 102,689 miles

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

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

engine pans

Pass 21 Jun 2018 100,136 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 100,046 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 97,820 miles

Engine Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components

Engine Managment Light On

Front Both Brake Discs Has Some Corrosion / Wear

Front Both Metal Brake Pipes Has Some Corrosion

Front Both Suspension Coil Springs Corroded

Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play

Offside Front Fog Lamp Not Working

Oil Leak

Rear Both Brake Discs Has Slight Wear

Rear Both Brake Flexible Hoses Starting To Deteriorate

Rear Both Metal Brake Pipes Has Some Corrosion

Rear Both Suspension Coil Springs Corroded

Fail 20 May 2017 97,758 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2016 93,635 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 93,635 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 86,627 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight damage to inner and outer walls of n/side front tyre.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 80,126 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 77,298 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 68,578 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 58,511 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 52,729 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 45,991 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 39,084 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 32,892 miles

nearside headlamp pattern poor

Pass 27 Jan 2006 24,678 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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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KB51 DTY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KB51 DTY, 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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KB51 DTY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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