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KM52 EDK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,340 mi
Last recorded133,340 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 EDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 133,340 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front spot lamp loose in bumper

Fail 1 Nov 2019 133,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front spot lamp loose in bumper

Pass 1 Nov 2018 129,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front inner tie rod has play

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads very low at rear - above 1.6mm width (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 129,484 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front inner tie rod has play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads very low at rear - above 1.6mm width (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 125,182 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 121,050 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 117,405 miles

O/S headlight has condensation inside unit.

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 111,354 miles

Engine light on.

N/S/R lense cracked,but not showing white light.

O/S/F tyre worn flat on inner edge and close to marker on inner tread.

Fail 29 Aug 2014 111,354 miles

Engine light on.

N/S/R lense cracked,but not showing white light.

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F tyre worn flat on inner edge and close to marker on inner tread.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 101,905 miles

Engine warning light is on.

N/S/F tyre is damaged slightly on outer edge,but not showing cord of tyre.

N/S/R lense is cracked,but not showing white light.

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge,but tread depth is ok.

Fail 19 Aug 2013 101,892 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine warning light is on.

Front discs lipping.

N/S/F tyre is damaged slightly on outer edge,but not showing cord of tyre.

N/S/R lense is cracked,but not showing white light.

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge,but tread depth is ok.

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 94,107 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 84,604 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 75,262 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 75,262 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

NEAR SIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE INNER AND OUTER TREAD WEAR

Pass 28 May 2009 65,838 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 56,428 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 43,690 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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KM52 EDK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KM52 EDK, 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 KM52 EDK registered?

KM52 EDK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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