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KU02 EPD

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,853 mi
Last recorded114,853 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 EPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 114,853 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion to underbody

Fail 17 Mar 2022 114,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion to underbody

Pass 8 Mar 2021 114,070 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 113,558 miles

vehicle been standing / rust

Fail 2 Apr 2020 113,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings play / movement in steering "return" shock absorber / strut (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

vehicle been standing / rust

Pass 15 Mar 2019 112,411 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 112,411 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 111,330 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 108,183 miles

Centre exhaust flange has a bolt missing

EML Light on

Exhaust system generally corroded

Front exhaust exhaust pipe has a fractured mounting

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Slight play noted to both front wheel bearings

Fail 10 Apr 2017 108,183 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Phone holder (8.3.1e)

Centre exhaust flange has a bolt missing

EML Light on

Exhaust system generally corroded

Front exhaust exhaust pipe has a fractured mounting

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Slight play noted to both front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Apr 2016 103,003 miles

slight play both front wheel bearing

Fail 7 Apr 2016 103,003 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

slight play both front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Apr 2015 97,171 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2014 90,756 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 78,446 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 66,121 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 62,967 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 50,427 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 41,552 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 27,369 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 21,865 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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KU02 EPD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KU02 EPD, 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 KU02 EPD registered?

KU02 EPD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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