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KS51 LTV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

81,462 mi
Last recorded81,462 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 LTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 81,462 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 79,461 miles

front tyres worn close to min req on inner edges/perished

rear brake pipes perishing

rear exhaust casing corroded

rear tyres low centre treads /perished

Pass 4 Mar 2023 73,788 miles

front tyres worn low on inner edges

n/s/r jacking block missing

rear flexi hoses lightly perished

Pass 8 Aug 2022 73,754 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

headlamps opaque covers poor focal patterns

rear flexi brake hoses perished

sills corroded n/s/r jacking point missing

Pass 23 Aug 2021 72,266 miles

front coil springs corroded

headlamp covers opaque/poor focal patterns

rear coil springs corroded

rear flexi hoses perished

Pass 24 Aug 2020 70,531 miles

front and rear flexi brake hoses perished

front coil springs corroded

fuel cap seal deeply perished

headlamp covers opaque

Fail 24 Aug 2020 70,531 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

front and rear flexi brake hoses perished

front coil springs corroded

fuel cap seal deeply perished

headlamp covers opaque

Pass 27 Aug 2019 68,831 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 68,831 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 67,252 miles

undertrays

Pass 23 Aug 2017 65,550 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2016 63,346 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 61,644 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 59,939 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 58,005 miles

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

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

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

center exhaust deteriorating

center exhaust mount insecure

Fail 27 Aug 2013 58,002 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

center exhaust deteriorating

center exhaust mount insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2012 55,600 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 52,998 miles

centre exhaust outer skin deteriorating

Pass 27 Aug 2010 50,276 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 50,276 miles

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

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 44,868 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 39,136 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 32,088 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 25,625 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 20,493 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 20,493 miles

Nearside 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 LTV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KS51 LTV?

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What year was KS51 LTV registered?

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

Is KS51 LTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS51 LTV shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS51 LTV have outstanding finance?

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