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KG52 JYX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,222 mi
Last recorded141,222 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG52 JYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 141,222 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 136,649 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 130,525 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 130,525 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 122,604 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 122,604 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 113,106 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/jacking point missing.o/s/head light slightly condenstion

Fail 19 Oct 2013 113,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r/jackung point missing.o/s/head light slightly condenstion

Pass 23 Oct 2012 104,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly corroded

n/s/r/jacking point missing .r/brake slightly noisy

Fail 22 Oct 2012 104,469 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly corroded

n/s/r/jacking point missing .r/brake slightly noisy

Pass 22 Oct 2011 94,491 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/eiper poor condition

sills covered

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2010 84,140 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 74,262 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 62,194 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 53,318 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 51,456 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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KG52 JYX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 KG52 JYX, 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 KG52 JYX registered?

KG52 JYX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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