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KP52 VKN

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

132,213 mi
Last recorded132,213 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP52 VKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 132,213 miles

Nearside Front Indicator damaged

Nearside Front Washer blocked

Fail 10 Dec 2024 132,212 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Indicator damaged

Nearside Front Washer blocked

Pass 11 Dec 2023 131,400 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f back plate missing

n/s/r brake back plate corroded

o/s/f exhaust bracket missing

o/s/r brake back plate corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2023 129,435 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front backplate corroded

Nearside Front backplate missing

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear backplate corroded

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust front pipe bracket missing

exhaust joints corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2023 129,435 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front backplate corroded

Nearside Front backplate missing

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear backplate corroded

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust front pipe bracket missing

exhaust joints corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2022 129,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc backplate corroded

Nearside Front brake disc backplate missing

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc backplate corroded

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust joints corroded

front exhaust mount missing

front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 23 Dec 2021 126,409 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Both front indicator lamps damaged

Exhaust system corroded heavily at joints.

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front outer bush's worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Both rear brake back plates badly corroded and weak.

Fail 13 Dec 2021 126,379 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust system insecure Pipe to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Both front indicator lamps damaged

Exhaust system corroded heavily at joints.

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front outer bush's worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to flexi hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexi hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to flexi hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Both rear brake back plates badly corroded and weak.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 123,509 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 122,239 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 122,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 119,560 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 119,560 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 113,646 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre hanger missing

exhaust front pipe bracket missing

Fail 14 Dec 2017 113,646 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre hanger missing

exhaust front pipe bracket missing

Pass 14 Dec 2016 103,244 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 97,566 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 97,556 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes recently replaced but covered in underseal

Fail 11 Nov 2015 97,406 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 89,960 miles

front fog lamps inop

Pass 14 Oct 2013 83,245 miles

exhaust brackets corroded/missing but still well supported

Pass 12 Oct 2012 77,401 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 70,338 miles

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

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

rear discs rusty inside

rear mounting (middle) bracket correded

Pass 18 Oct 2010 64,275 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight leak from gbox pipe

Pass 22 Oct 2009 60,695 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

right hand side of exhaust bracket part broken but serviceable

Pass 27 Oct 2008 53,563 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 48,081 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 39,785 miles

Offside rear tyre tread depth is 3mm

nearside rear tyre tread depth is 2mm. †

Pass 2 Nov 2005 30,300 miles

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

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

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 VKN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VKN, 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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KP52 VKN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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