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KN52 YBJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

95,503 mi
Last recorded95,503 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 YBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 95,503 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 94,232 miles

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 91,838 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 87,113 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 82,755 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 82,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 77,986 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 76,383 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 70,824 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 70,824 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 68,918 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 67,267 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 63,646 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 59,782 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 57,190 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 54,518 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 51,750 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 48,853 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,086 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 41,706 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 36,556 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 32,992 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 28,436 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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KN52 YBJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 KN52 YBJ, 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 KN52 YBJ registered?

KN52 YBJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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The MOT history for KN52 YBJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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