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KR52 XTV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,962 mi
Last recorded94,962 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 XTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 94,962 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 94,962 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

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))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 93,588 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides slightly (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides has badly tears,may require to attention soon,outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2020 87,692 miles

Exhaust centre box outer skin deteriorated

Fluid leak, but not excessive Possibly engine oil but unable to tell due to undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 84,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm thickness. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Trunk lid gas strut weak.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm thickness. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Trunk lid gas strut weak.

Pass 13 Jul 2018 80,309 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 75,000 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Central exhaust box is corroded.

Pass 18 Jul 2016 69,591 miles

Exhaust center section corroded.

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 63,109 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 62,578 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 61,414 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 61,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 58,367 miles

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

sill covers fitted

u/body covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2011 56,038 miles

Pitting to front brake disc's

Slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 21 Jun 2010 54,572 miles

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

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2010 54,572 miles

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2009 50,031 miles

sill covers fitted

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 18 Jul 2008 45,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 45,652 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 35,471 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 25,290 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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KR52 XTV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KR52 XTV, 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 KR52 XTV registered?

KR52 XTV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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