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KD52 VGJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

110,680 mi
Last recorded110,680 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 VGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 110,680 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 110,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 108,124 miles

Front n/s and o/s track rod end ball joint dust cover perished

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2021 105,657 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 93,426 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 93,478 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 90,824 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all exhaust system wearing / rusting

Pass 1 Jun 2017 88,687 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable has slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

all exhaust rusting / wearing

Pass 18 May 2016 86,475 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler has play (2.2.B.1g)

middlebox section of exhaust wearing

Fail 18 May 2016 86,475 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front bracket off gearbox (7.1.1)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler has play (2.2.B.1g)

middlebox section of exhaust wearing

Pass 3 Jun 2015 83,566 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle section of exhaust rusting, wearing

Fail 3 Jun 2015 83,566 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle section of exhaust rusting, wearing

Pass 5 Jun 2014 80,942 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 79,169 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 78,606 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 78,604 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 74,092 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 70,065 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 70,065 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 65,812 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 60,903 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 60,901 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 54,137 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 48,322 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 44,963 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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KD52 VGJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KD52 VGJ, 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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KD52 VGJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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