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KS51 DHZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,163 mi
Last recorded99,163 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 DHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 99,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heatsheild insecure

Nearside Rear exhaust rear section heavily corroded

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch trim insecure

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

Offside Front Lower fog light insecure.

Fail 9 Dec 2019 99,163 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heatsheild insecure

Nearside Rear exhaust rear section heavily corroded

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch trim insecure

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

Offside Front Lower fog light insecure.

Pass 3 Dec 2018 93,050 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 93,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 89,218 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 84,515 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 76,908 miles

Engine management light on

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

Rear diff leaking oil

Fail 24 Dec 2015 76,865 miles

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

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

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

Engine management light on

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

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

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

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 23 Dec 2014 67,661 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 62,079 miles

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

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 12 Dec 2012 60,510 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 57,852 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 54,722 miles

adv both rear coil springs corroded on bottom of coils

adv oil around rear diff seals

adv slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Dec 2009 50,958 miles

Adv:Both front wheel bearings have slight play.

Pass 12 Dec 2008 46,343 miles

adv front brake pads appear low through wheels

Pass 18 Dec 2007 40,464 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 31,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 DHZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 DHZ, 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 DHZ registered?

KS51 DHZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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