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KV52 MGE

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

85,971 mi
Last recorded85,971 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV52 MGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 85,971 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing AND OFFSIDE REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 82,761 miles

ALL REAR OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 7 Dec 2022 79,792 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 75,938 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 74,167 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 71,789 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 69,443 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 66,580 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 64,288 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 61,783 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 59,285 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 56,907 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 54,351 miles

screw in n/s front tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2011 52,001 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 52,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

play in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Oct 2010 49,268 miles

n/s front tyre worn away on outer edge

Pass 6 Oct 2009 45,357 miles

play in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Oct 2008 39,852 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 35,095 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 35,068 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 14 Sep 2006 28,992 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 23,123 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 22,980 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 MGE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KV52 MGE, 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 MGE registered?

KV52 MGE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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The MOT history for KV52 MGE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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