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KM51 ZTS

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

123,697 mi
Last recorded123,697 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 ZTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 123,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

underside of car heavily coated in underseal

Pass 1 Aug 2024 122,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavily covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os os very corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear ns and os brake back plates corroded

Rear ns and os rear floors repaired with heavy silicone covering

fuel cap seal perished

general corrosion

heavy underseal everywhere suspension chassis etc

Fail 1 Aug 2024 122,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavily covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os os very corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear ns and os brake back plates corroded

Rear ns and os rear floors repaired with heavy silicone covering

fuel cap seal perished

general corrosion

heavy underseal everywhere suspension chassis etc

Pass 8 Sep 2020 120,345 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 120,345 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 116,278 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 116,278 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 108,354 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 108,354 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 106,491 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 104,647 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 102,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 99,078 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2013 93,930 miles

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

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 Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 93,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 88,081 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges & poor condition on sidewalls

play in both front drag link/tie rod inner joints

Pass 17 Feb 2011 81,450 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 75,073 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 75,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 66,767 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 60,865 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 60,865 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2007 53,482 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 53,482 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 46,388 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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KM51 ZTS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KM51 ZTS, 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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KM51 ZTS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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