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KS52 SLK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

142,986 mi
Last recorded142,986 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 142,986 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 141,880 miles

Surface rust on front and rear brake discs

Fail 25 Jul 2019 141,802 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Passanger seat not moving forward or back

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear from calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 140,204 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 140,203 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 139,437 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 135,207 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 135,207 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 125,711 miles

Corrosion on bonnet

Corrosion on nearside front wheel arch

Nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

Fail 16 Sep 2014 125,710 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Corrosion on bonnet

Corrosion on nearside front wheel arch

Nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 3 Sep 2013 119,137 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on tread

Fail 2 Sep 2013 119,133 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Near side front tyre wearing low on tread.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 112,868 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 112,866 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 107,034 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 100,314 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 100,314 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 94,058 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 87,750 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 75,785 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)

unable to carry out full test due to sill covers and undertrays

Fail 20 Sep 2007 75,785 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 5 Sep 2006 61,995 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 45,657 miles

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

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

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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KS52 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KS52 SLK, 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 KS52 SLK registered?

KS52 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is KS52 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 SLK shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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