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KP52 GAU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,168 mi
Last recorded134,168 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP52 GAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2025 134,168 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

gears slightly slipping

Pass 6 Sep 2018 134,166 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 134,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 125,908 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2013 104,974 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 104,974 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 83,580 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 61,352 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 46,239 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 42,259 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 37,660 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 37,660 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 31,257 miles

unable to check sills due to plastic sills

Pass 25 Nov 2006 26,453 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 21,438 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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KP52 GAU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc 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 KP52 GAU, 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 KP52 GAU registered?

KP52 GAU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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