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KV52 LZT

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

99,913 mi
Last recorded99,913 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 99,913 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 94,818 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 89,299 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 89,299 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 87,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 87,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 84,890 miles

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

Protective undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2020 84,618 miles

Central Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 83,066 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 81,985 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 80,860 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 80,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Aug 2013 77,269 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 73,418 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 73,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 70,020 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 63,352 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 54,776 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 48,388 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 48,388 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2007 38,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 38,802 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 33,564 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 LZT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KV52 LZT, 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 LZT registered?

KV52 LZT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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