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KP52 WJE

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,054 mi
Last recorded146,054 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP52 WJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 146,054 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 143,444 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 143,444 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 143,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 143,338 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 142,235 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arches, bonnet and boot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 142,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner edge starting to tear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arches, bonnet and boot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 132,535 miles

Corrosion to all wheel arches only just passed test

Corrosion to rear end of both front to rear brake pipes

N.s.f jacking block missing

Small blow from exhaust system,corrosion to exhaust system

Tread low on edges of n.s.f tyre

Unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Fail 31 Aug 2017 132,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Corrosion to all wheel arches only just passed test

Corrosion to lower part of n.s.r road spring

Corrosion to rear end of both front to rear brake pipes

N.s.f jacking block missing

Noise from o.s.r suspension dos. Due to a worn dry joint or base of broken spring

Small blow from exhaust system,corrosion to exhaust system

Tread low on edges of n.s.f tyre

Unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 5 Oct 2016 128,250 miles

Corrosion to all wheel arches

Damage to o.s.f wing

Tail gate rams weak

Unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Fail 5 Oct 2016 128,248 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Corrosion to all wheel arches

Corrosion to exhaust system,front bracket broken,small exhaust blows

Damage to o.s.f wing

Tail gate rams weak

Tread on n.s.r tyre less than 2.5mm

Unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 2 Jul 2015 112,949 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 87,301 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)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 87,300 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 68,633 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 62,906 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside washer jet not working, but, enough water provided to screen

Pass 22 Oct 2010 57,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 30 Oct 2009 53,956 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 50,720 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 46,801 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 42,527 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 37,382 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 WJE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WJE, 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 WJE registered?

KP52 WJE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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