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KU02 ERJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,372 mi
Last recorded70,372 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 ERJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 70,372 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 66,649 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 62,951 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 62,634 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 61,964 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 61,478 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 61,133 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 60,272 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 59,670 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 59,670 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 58,661 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 58,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 56,960 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 54,675 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 53,505 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 50,265 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 49,980 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 49,568 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 48,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

unable to see rear coil springs bases

Pass 10 Mar 2009 48,585 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 48,585 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 48,162 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 46,385 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 30 Mar 2006 43,339 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 ERJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KU02 ERJ, 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 ERJ registered?

KU02 ERJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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