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KE52 YCB

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,733 mi
Last recorded100,733 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE52 YCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 100,733 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 92,935 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 92,494 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 91,989 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 91,756 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 91,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2017 86,510 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2017 86,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 83,989 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Mar 2015 82,247 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front and n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

engine management light on

Pass 21 Mar 2014 81,137 miles

(Interior switch) headlamp levelling system not working

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine malfunction lamp illuminated on instrument display indicating fault on engine

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre and nearside rear tyre has scrubbed off badly on inner shoulders nearly revealing the plys

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

evidence of battery electrolyte leaked or being leaking under battery housing/tray

Fail 20 Mar 2014 81,105 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

(Interior switch) headlamp levelling system not working

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine malfunction lamp illuminated on instrument display indicating fault on engine

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre and nearside rear tyre has scrubbed off badly on inner shoulders nearly revealing the plys

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

evidence of battery electrolyte leaked or being leaking under battery housing/tray

Pass 14 Mar 2013 79,318 miles

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

headlamp levelling switch faulty

Pass 6 Mar 2012 75,212 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2012 75,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2011 68,589 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)

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2010 61,550 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2009 53,663 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 39,615 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 36,480 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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KE52 YCB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc 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 KE52 YCB, 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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KE52 YCB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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