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KH51 AYJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,789 mi
Last recorded117,789 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH51 AYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 117,789 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 117,788 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 113,262 miles

Nearside headlamp condensation in lens

exhaust centre silencer box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2016 113,245 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside headlamp condensation in lens

exhaust centre silencer box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2015 106,670 miles

condensation in near side headlamp lens

exhaust centre silencer box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2014 99,394 miles

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

exhaust centre silencer box outer skin deteriorated

n/s/f tyre slight damage to side wall

Pass 16 Oct 2013 91,495 miles

1 bulb not working on centre stop light

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light staying on

exhaust centre silencer box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2013 91,492 miles

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

1 bulb not working on centre stop light

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light staying on

exhaust centre silencer box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2012 76,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 70,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 66,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 62,134 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 52,284 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 47,149 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 40,807 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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KH51 AYJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KH51 AYJ, 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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KH51 AYJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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