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KN02 WVE

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

133,486 mi
Last recorded133,486 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN02 WVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 133,486 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension corroded

underside corroded

wings corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2024 131,946 miles

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front wing corroded

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arches (6.1.1 (d) (i))

all suspension corroded

under-trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2023 129,734 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wing's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front's corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 128,816 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 128,355 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 127,041 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 125,836 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 124,447 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes from front to rear corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 124,445 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes from front to rear corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 123,009 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 121,965 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 121,077 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 119,979 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 116,738 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 102,500 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Feb 2012 102,500 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre nailed

Pass 15 Feb 2011 88,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 88,937 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 68,309 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 65,670 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 58,395 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 47,337 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 WVE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WVE, 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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KN02 WVE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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