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KS51 LVG

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

77,083 mi
Last recorded77,083 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 77,083 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All 4 wings rusty and tapped up (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 77,073 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All 4 wings rusty and tapped up (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on wear band limit and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 75,041 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 72,796 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 72,785 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 70,669 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Outer all front and rear - wheel arches corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside - also both fitted with plastic covers obscuring full inspection to arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all front and rear - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

nearside and offside - sills fitted with plastic covers obscuring full inspection

Pass 27 Apr 2022 68,549 miles

All 4 outer arches very corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting points both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 68,537 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All 4 outer arches very corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 65,721 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play Bush (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front brakes slightly imbalanced

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear handbrake slightly imbalanced

corrosion to all wheel arches not excessive at time of test

Pass 8 Nov 2019 63,996 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 63,992 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 61,344 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 58,350 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of perishing.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears at rear sections. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

small cuts present all four tyres.

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle.

vehicle centre propshaft bearing rubber deteriorated.

Pass 28 Oct 2016 55,807 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre.

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

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

undertays fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 53,462 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 50,300 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 48,417 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 46,196 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 42,302 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 41,406 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 39,440 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front tyre treads cracking

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S front tyre has cut but not through to cords

Slight oil leak from differential

Pass 25 Jun 2010 39,440 miles

Front tyre treads cracking

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S front tyre has cut but not through to cords

Slight oil leak from differential

Pass 22 Jun 2009 35,618 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 28,911 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 27,519 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 23,589 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 19,620 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 LVG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 LVG, 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 LVG registered?

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

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