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KS51 OJZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,635 mi
Last recorded45,635 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 OJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 45,635 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 44,823 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 43,503 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 42,108 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 40,330 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 38,850 miles

both rear brake hoses slightly perished

rear indicators faded

Fail 21 Jul 2021 38,850 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 6 Aug 2020 37,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 37,780 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 35,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 34,551 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 34,216 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 32,658 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 30,533 miles

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

tyres cracking to outer side walls but not showing tyre cords

Pass 26 Sep 2014 30,014 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 30,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 29,755 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 29,457 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 28,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 28,856 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 27,985 miles

rear n/s & O/S TIE BARS BENT 55 PROFILE FRONT TYRES 50 REAR TYRES

Pass 28 Jan 2010 20,995 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 20,855 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 18,979 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 16,512 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 14,194 miles

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

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 OJZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OJZ, 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 OJZ registered?

KS51 OJZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 January 2002.

Is KS51 OJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS51 OJZ shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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