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KF52 SJU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,957 mi
Last recorded94,957 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 94,957 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Cross damper weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 94,947 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Cross damper weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 94,227 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering damper misting

Pass 30 Jun 2022 92,861 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

washer tank leaking water

Pass 24 Jun 2021 91,088 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust flange/bolts very corroded

steering damper damp with oil

Pass 2 Jul 2020 90,249 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust flanges and bolts corroded

steering damper has slight misting of oil

Pass 27 Jun 2019 89,099 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 89,098 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 87,974 miles

Front headlights washers leaking

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

Rear exhaust system starting to corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2017 87,060 miles

areas of exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2016 85,530 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust flange /bolts corroded

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Jul 2015 84,177 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

centre silencer deteriorated and front mounting missing

Fail 1 Jul 2015 84,172 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

centre silencer deteriorated and front mounting missing

Pass 3 Jul 2014 80,482 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust front mount missing

exhaust system slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2013 75,478 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2012 72,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 63,277 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 56,550 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 56,550 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 46,268 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 33,657 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight deterioration on rear number plate

Pass 6 Jun 2008 33,657 miles

slight deterioration on rear number plate

Pass 24 May 2007 26,078 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 22,153 miles

rear tyres getting low

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 SJU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SJU, 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 SJU registered?

KF52 SJU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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