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KS51 NZM

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,351 mi
Last recorded165,351 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2021 165,351 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front exhaust mount corroded and broken

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

some corrosion to centre exhaust box

some play o/s steering arm inner joint

Pass 25 Feb 2019 161,350 miles

front pads wearing thin

hand brake needs adjustment

sluight play in steering rack -inner jopints

Fail 25 Feb 2019 161,350 miles

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

front pads wearing thin

hand brake needs adjustment

sluight play in steering rack -inner jopints

Pass 27 Feb 2018 155,018 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 144,910 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 144,910 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 132,494 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 123,357 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 123,357 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 114,029 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 114,028 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 106,742 miles

off side & near side rear tyres are cracking on inside wall

Pass 27 Feb 2012 99,209 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 95,331 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 55,116 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 55,116 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 83,252 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 83,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 77,986 miles

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

offside front and nearside rear tyres just on limit

Pass 27 Feb 2007 69,540 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 66,338 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 NZM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NZM, 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 NZM registered?

KS51 NZM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is KS51 NZM safe to buy?

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