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KF52 SBU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

63,128 mi
Last recorded63,128 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF52 SBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 63,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 61,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 59,835 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning lights on dash time of test

o/s/f bottom ball joint slight play need changing soon

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 4 Jan 2018 53,755 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

o/s front bottom ball joint slight play

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 2 Jan 2018 53,700 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

o/s front bottom ball joint slight play

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 4 Jan 2017 47,871 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing inner edges need very soon

winscreen damage will need changing very soon

Fail 4 Jan 2017 47,871 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing inner edges need very soon

winscreen damage will need changing very soon

Pass 4 Jan 2016 35,912 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 33,301 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 30,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres starting to perish

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 6 Feb 2014 30,485 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to perish

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Dec 2012 25,276 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 23,268 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 21,500 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 18,054 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 16,437 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 75,383 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 13,537 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 11,164 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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KF52 SBU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KF52 SBU, 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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What year was KF52 SBU registered?

KF52 SBU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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The MOT history for KF52 SBU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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