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KS51 LUH

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

102,482 mi
Last recorded102,482 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 LUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 102,482 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all 4 brake discs becoming corroded/pitted

beam deflectors fitted to headlamps

exhaust becoming deteriorated throughout

nearside steering idler arm bush/balljoint has slight play

vehicle chassis heavilly undersealed

Fail 30 Jan 2021 102,481 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all 4 brake discs becoming corroded/pitted

beam deflectors fitted to headlamps

exhaust becoming deteriorated throughout

nearside steering idler arm bush/balljoint has slight play

vehicle chassis heavilly undersealed

Pass 22 Jun 2019 100,179 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 98,537 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 98,537 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 92,437 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 92,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 89,903 miles

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

Offside front slight brake bind

Fail 2 Jun 2016 89,903 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front slight brake bind

Pass 5 Jun 2015 84,661 miles

Both headlamps project poor beam patterns

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine overheating

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

Nearside front exhaust support bracket broken

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

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

Oil leak at rear axle

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2015 84,661 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both headlamps project poor beam patterns

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine overheating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front exhaust support bracket broken

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

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

Oil leak at rear axle

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 78,514 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 70,606 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 70,606 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 111,805 miles

centre brakelight not working

Fail 11 Jun 2012 111,801 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre brakelight not working

Pass 20 Apr 2011 107,809 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 96,574 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 96,574 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Battery insecure

engine management light on dash lit

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2009 77,579 miles

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

battery clamp insecure

oil leak diff./gearbox noisy

tracking recommended

Fail 27 Mar 2009 77,551 miles

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

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

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

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

battery clamp insecure

oil leak diff./gearbox noisy

tracking recommended

Pass 19 Feb 2008 74,385 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 74,384 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 69,034 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 69,034 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 54,303 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 LUH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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