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KV52 RUO

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,083 mi
Last recorded85,083 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 85,083 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 85,083 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 85,067 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 84,120 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 76,551 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 64,106 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 57,136 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2016 55,764 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 55,764 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 53,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 52,781 miles

exhaust middle box poor comdition

Fail 9 Jun 2014 52,781 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust middle box poor comdition

Pass 17 Apr 2013 50,859 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 50,330 miles

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

o/s/f wiper blade splitting

Pass 23 May 2011 49,596 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 47,531 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 44,848 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 35,564 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 35,549 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 34,937 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 29,545 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 RUO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RUO, 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 RUO registered?

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

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