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KX52 SKO

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

122,306 mi
Last recorded122,306 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX52 SKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 122,306 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 122,306 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 121,337 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 119,797 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 118,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 116,764 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 114,811 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 113,652 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 113,083 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 112,305 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 111,612 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 110,348 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 110,348 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 102,447 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 102,447 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 99,744 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded

Coolant light on

Fail 14 Jul 2012 99,744 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded

Coolant light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 97,242 miles

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

srs and coolant lights on

Fail 16 Jul 2011 97,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

srs and coolant lights on

Pass 19 Sep 2009 96,193 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 95,015 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 95,006 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 87,563 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing close to wear indicators (225/45/17/y p6000)

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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KX52 SKO 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 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 KX52 SKO, 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 KX52 SKO registered?

KX52 SKO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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