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KW02 MGE

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,305 mi
Last recorded146,305 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW02 MGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 146,305 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 146,305 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear, front sections (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 140,747 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 140,744 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 135,256 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 135,256 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 128,723 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 128,713 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 122,266 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 122,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 116,029 miles

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

brake pipes surface rust

exhaust corroded and slightly leaking

rear brake pads wearing low

rear tyres on limit

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Jan 2011 106,948 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 95,614 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 84,778 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 67,876 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 55,676 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 52,931 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 35,199 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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KW02 MGE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KW02 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 KW02 MGE registered?

KW02 MGE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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