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KV52 AOS

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,883 mi
Last recorded113,883 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV52 AOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 113,883 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 108,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 108,863 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 103,078 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 97,265 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 97,265 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 92,604 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 92,604 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 88,403 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 81,060 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 76,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 73,149 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust is rusty

Fail 7 Feb 2017 73,149 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60r15 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust is rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2016 70,636 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 70,635 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 67,825 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 64,929 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 62,180 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

Pass 13 Feb 2012 59,071 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 51,376 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 42,650 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 30,157 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 21,062 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 19,964 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 19,964 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

NSF/NSR/OSR/ TYRES ALL WORN 2MM

UNEVEN WEAR TO OSF TYRE

Pass 14 Sep 2006 15,916 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 7,943 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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KV52 AOS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KV52 AOS, 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 KV52 AOS registered?

KV52 AOS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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