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KP52 HJY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

90,419 mi
Last recorded90,419 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP52 HJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 90,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 90,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 89,315 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 88,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust corroding in places

Pass 21 Apr 2020 88,210 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 86,936 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 85,417 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 85,270 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + nailed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of runflat damage

Pass 22 Apr 2017 83,986 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2016 81,652 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2015 79,350 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust getting rusty but no blows/leaks

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2014 76,849 miles

auxillary drive belt area noise

minor stone chips in windscreen

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Apr 2013 72,920 miles

centre exhaust corroded

noise from engine bay area possibly water pump or bearing noise

Pass 21 Apr 2012 70,803 miles

advise tracking

Pass 16 Apr 2011 66,608 miles

nearside side repeater damaged but still working ok

Pass 24 Apr 2010 63,970 miles

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

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

tracking front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2009 58,023 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 51,538 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 44,117 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 40,782 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 29,152 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 29,151 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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 HJY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc 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 KP52 HJY, 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 HJY registered?

KP52 HJY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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