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KV52 TGZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,854 mi
Last recorded102,854 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV52 TGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 102,854 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 88,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres getting low.

corrosion to both front wings.

dash lights fluctuate when indicators or hazards operated.

front brake discs corroded.

near side front headlamp damp inside.

off side front indicator lamp damp inside.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 9 Nov 2011 80,446 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 80,442 miles

Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 72,813 miles

fuel low light on.

washer fluid level low light on.

Fail 6 Oct 2010 72,809 miles

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

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

fuel low light on.

inner front brake pads appear to be getting low.

washer fluid level low light on.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 65,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front wiper blades becoming poor.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 57,135 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

brake light illuminates when foot brake depressed.

front tyres getting low.

Pass 22 Mar 2008 52,486 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

both sides rear steel brake pipes leading to rear flex hoses corroded.

rear exhaust shield insecure.

Pass 5 Oct 2006 41,744 miles

slight lift in both lower ball joints

Pass 12 Sep 2005 30,705 miles

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

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 TGZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 TGZ, 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 TGZ registered?

KV52 TGZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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