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KS02 AUA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,211 mi
Last recorded154,211 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS02 AUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2022 154,211 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavily corroded around rear subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 138,596 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 138,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 134,203 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 134,194 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 131,680 miles

Eml is on vehicle pre july 2003 exempt.ref manual 8.2.1.2(h)

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front wings slight corrosion

under trays fitted and sills have trims obscuring some items

Fail 30 Jul 2019 131,680 miles

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

Eml is on vehicle pre july 2003 exempt.ref manual 8.2.1.2(h)

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front wings slight corrosion

under trays fitted and sills have trims obscuring some items

Pass 31 Jul 2018 129,802 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 129,683 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn o/s/r hub assembly lower bush exssesively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 118,014 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 118,014 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 111,709 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to suspension components

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2016 111,709 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to suspension components

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2015 105,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front suspension componants corroded

rear suspension componants corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 100,317 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 100,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o\s\r brake backing damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2013 94,192 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust ditiriorating

Pass 23 Jul 2012 88,058 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust ditireorating & battery insequerd

Fail 23 Jul 2012 88,058 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust ditireorating & battery insequerd

Fail 26 Jul 2011 81,013 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 81,013 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 75,203 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 67,364 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 67,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 56,678 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 56,678 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 46,645 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 31,275 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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KS02 AUA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KS02 AUA, 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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KS02 AUA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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