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KU02 XJL

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,674 mi
Last recorded76,674 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 XJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 76,674 miles

Heavily undersealed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Protective undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2025 75,768 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 74,462 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 74,462 miles

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

under body corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2022 72,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle under trays fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2022 72,402 miles

Vehicle under trays fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 69,666 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 69,622 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 69,130 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 69,097 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 68,333 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 68,295 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

bonnet pull brocken

headlamp washer inop but not HID orLED lights

Pass 7 Feb 2013 68,259 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 65,338 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 58,338 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 51,885 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 46,619 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 36,072 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 25,648 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 XJL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KU02 XJL?

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What year was KU02 XJL registered?

KU02 XJL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 April 2002.

Is KU02 XJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU02 XJL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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