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KL52 PYH

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

108,960 mi
Last recorded108,960 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL52 PYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 108,960 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 108,954 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 60 15 dunlop (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 60 15 dunlop (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 108,923 miles

Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm slight play on lock (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 103,417 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 96,198 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 94,227 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 90,188 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 90,188 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 78,748 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 67,631 miles

exhaust at rear deteriorating

Pass 6 Apr 2017 57,175 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 43,528 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 37,264 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 35,153 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 33,096 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 31,949 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 29,477 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 29,477 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 25,734 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

surface corrosion on brake pipes under vehicle

Pass 18 Nov 2009 25,734 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

surface corrosion on brake pipes under vehicle

Pass 21 Nov 2008 23,322 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 21,341 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 18,504 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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KL52 PYH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KL52 PYH, 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 KL52 PYH registered?

KL52 PYH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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