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KS51 DHE

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,039 mi
Last recorded43,039 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 43,039 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 40,339 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 37,150 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 34,092 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 34,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 31,047 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 29,147 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 29,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 28,314 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 27,662 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 26,424 miles

Rear no-plate starting to deteriate

Pass 11 Aug 2017 24,861 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 22,083 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 19,456 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 19,130 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 18,518 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 18,096 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 17,454 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 16,639 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 15,573 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 15,573 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 14,427 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 13,751 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 12,660 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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KS51 DHE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KS51 DHE, 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 DHE registered?

KS51 DHE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is KS51 DHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS51 DHE shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS51 DHE have outstanding finance?

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