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KP52 KJZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,272 mi
Last recorded92,272 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP52 KJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 92,272 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 90,407 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 87,898 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 86,066 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 84,119 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 81,815 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 77,816 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 72,641 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 72,554 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2017 69,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Cracking

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 68,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust clamp from g/box broken but exhaust is secure

Pass 22 Feb 2010 64,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 61,255 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 61,251 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 51,427 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 51,418 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 43,165 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 35,455 miles

n/s front door and outer sill damaged.

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 KJZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KP52 KJZ, 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 KJZ registered?

KP52 KJZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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