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KG02 NMO

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

117,544 mi
Last recorded117,544 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 NMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 117,544 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 117,543 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2022 108,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 108,500 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 103,246 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front wings corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2021 103,246 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe joint (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front wings corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2020 99,303 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel idler has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 95,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner track rod has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner track rod has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 91,773 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 85,922 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)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 81,204 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 81,186 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 81,178 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 75,799 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BECOMING WORN

LIFT IN N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Fail 20 Sep 2013 69,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all four wheel arches are corroded

the secondry center box of exhaust is corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 69,056 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all four wheel arches are corroded

the secondry center box of exhaust is corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2012 63,912 miles

All tyres at 3mm tread depth, fronts worn on edges, advise front tyres.

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 63,912 miles

All tyres at 3mm tread depth, fronts worn on edges, advise front tyres.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 56,392 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 56,392 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 51,578 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 45,729 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 45,729 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 40,191 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 37,828 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 24 May 2007 30,394 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2007 30,394 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 23,228 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 16,691 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

nearside front tyre has a small cut in the sidewall

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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KG02 NMO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 KG02 NMO, 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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KG02 NMO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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