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KV02 FTE

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,826 mi
Last recorded102,826 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV02 FTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 102,826 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 101,021 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 98,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 97,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 97,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 95,489 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 93,941 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 93,186 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 91,868 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 90,487 miles

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 90,487 miles

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 87,770 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 84,006 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer cracking on out side edge

Nearside Rear Outer cracking on out side edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer cracking on out side edge

Offside Rear Outer cracking on out side edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 81,612 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 81,612 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 19 Mar 2014 78,536 miles

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 73,240 miles

o/s front exhaust hanger broke

Fail 2 Apr 2013 73,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s front exhaust hanger broke

Pass 2 Apr 2012 70,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 63,820 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 63,791 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 60,582 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 56,598 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 56,594 miles

slight play in suspension/steering and bushes

Pass 24 Mar 2007 48,768 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 44,405 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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KV02 FTE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc 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 KV02 FTE, 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 KV02 FTE registered?

KV02 FTE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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The MOT history for KV02 FTE 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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