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KV52 LZR

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,977 mi
Last recorded135,977 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV52 LZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 135,977 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded in places

lower reading on n/s handbrake

n/s/f tyre tread scrubbing on edge

rusting on underbody and suspension

suspension bushes perishing in places

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2018 132,184 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded in places

Pass 22 Jun 2017 128,800 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe from master cylinder on o/s chassis (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes corroding and pitting in places

exhaust corroded

rusting on underbody and suspension

suspension bushes perishing

undertray fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2017 128,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe from master cylinder on o/s chassis (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes corroding and pitting in places

exhaust corroded

rusting on underbody and suspension

suspension bushes perishing

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2011 125,993 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

airbag warning light on

Fail 28 Oct 2011 125,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 8 Nov 2010 121,198 miles

srs lamp staying on

Fail 8 Nov 2010 121,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system front support bracket closest to engine missing.

srs lamp staying on

Pass 16 Nov 2009 112,177 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 112,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 94,607 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 79,514 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 64,630 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 51,332 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 LZR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KV52 LZR, 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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KV52 LZR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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