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KS51 JUD

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,267 mi
Last recorded145,267 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 JUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 145,267 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 142,186 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 142,178 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 142,173 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Covers fitted to vehicle

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Rear diff corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 127,033 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system and poor condition

Corrosion to wheel arches

Front Both inner splash guards damaged

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 127,033 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Corrosion to exhaust system and poor condition

Corrosion to wheel arches

Front Both inner splash guards damaged

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 114,722 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 102,076 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml on

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 17 Dec 2015 102,046 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml on

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 16 Dec 2014 96,181 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 96,181 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 89,794 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 83,158 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

engine management light on

Pass 8 Dec 2011 77,347 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 73,368 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 71,253 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 65,228 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 65,226 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 60,077 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 55,161 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 54,748 miles

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

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 JUD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 JUD, 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 JUD registered?

KS51 JUD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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The MOT history for KS51 JUD shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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