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KS51 CXK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,583 mi
Last recorded172,583 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 CXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 172,583 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 169,081 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 165,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 165,103 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted hitting shock absorber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 162,334 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2018 162,324 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported and deteriorated (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

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

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both borderline (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both borderline (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 159,451 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak from rocker cover area

Pass 6 May 2016 156,397 miles

Supercharger noisy

Pass 22 Jul 2014 154,509 miles

exhaust bracket is corroded of exhaust but exhaust is not insecure

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 144,825 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 137,863 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2011 121,875 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 121,875 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 106,899 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2010 106,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2009 90,970 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 90,970 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 79,241 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 58,936 miles

n/s rear tyre starting to wear low

Pass 7 Dec 2005 38,705 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 38,705 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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KS51 CXK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KS51 CXK, 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 KS51 CXK registered?

KS51 CXK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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