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KM02 LFD

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,640 mi
Last recorded144,640 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM02 LFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 144,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 141,463 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING,ADVISE CHANGE SOON. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON TREAD INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

NSF STEERING IDLER ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

OSF INNER TIE BAR RUBBER TWISTED.

OSF TYRE 2013 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE GETTING OLD & DETERIORATING.(205-55X16V)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PROP SHAFT CENTRE BEARING RUBBER DETERIORATING.

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 141,458 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING,ADVISE CHANGE SOON. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON TREAD INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

NSF STEERING IDLER ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

OSF INNER TIE BAR RUBBER TWISTED.

OSF TYRE 2013 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE GETTING OLD & DETERIORATING.(205-55X16V)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PROP SHAFT CENTRE BEARING RUBBER DETERIORATING.

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018
Pass 17 Jan 2017 128,995 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

steering box mounting looks odd but secure

Fail 17 Jan 2017 128,990 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

steering box mounting looks odd but secure

Pass 19 Jan 2016 115,548 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 114,582 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 111,729 miles

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

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 30 Aug 2013 109,399 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 109,389 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 98,247 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2012 98,053 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside washer not working

Pass 26 Aug 2011 89,810 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 84,454 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 84,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust hanger broken

Pass 20 Aug 2009 77,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 64,774 miles

osf tyre scrubbed on inside edge

Pass 10 Aug 2007 54,770 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 45,642 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 35,219 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 35,219 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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)

nail in tyre

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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KM02 LFD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KM02 LFD, 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 KM02 LFD registered?

KM02 LFD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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