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KV02 GWE

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,451 mi
Last recorded120,451 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV02 GWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 120,451 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 115,568 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 110,333 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Fail 23 Sep 2021 110,333 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible bulb not fitted correctly. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear brake discs lightly corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 24 May 2019 107,292 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes starting to corrode

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2019 107,291 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes starting to corrode

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2018 105,986 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 100,468 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 100,417 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 98,790 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 98,790 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 96,505 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 24 Jan 2014 94,401 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 94,400 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2011 91,195 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 81,920 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 69,514 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 59,202 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 55,800 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 GWE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KV02 GWE, 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 GWE registered?

KV02 GWE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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