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KN02 DMO

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,577 mi
Last recorded95,577 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN02 DMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 95,577 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 95,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2022 95,559 miles

Extensive sidewall cracking on both front tyres.

Fail 11 Oct 2022 95,559 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Extensive sidewall cracking on both front tyres.

Pass 29 Jun 2021 94,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls perished & cracks present/ Various cuts present (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewalls perished & cracks present (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 26 Jun 2021 94,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Heavily worn & perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Heavily worn & perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls perished & cracks present/ Various cuts present (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens slightly damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewalls perished & cracks present (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 11 Sep 2019 94,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 87,801 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2012 87,098 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 17 Oct 2011 80,278 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 123,600 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 115,704 miles

Fair amount of lift in both front lower suspension swivel joints, advise attention.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 99,904 miles

both front lower swevels have some play (Advise attention)

both front tyres getting low tread and close to limit

both rear tyres getting low tread

front pads and disces quite worn

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 3 May 2007 90,877 miles

Front pads starting to get low.

Rear brake pads low, advise attention.

Up/down play in both front lower swivels.

Pass 20 Mar 2006 73,252 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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KN02 DMO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc 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 KN02 DMO, 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 KN02 DMO registered?

KN02 DMO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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