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KX52 SYH

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,694 mi
Last recorded152,694 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX52 SYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 152,694 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 152,694 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 145,552 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 130,627 miles

honey come reg. plates are illegal for this age of car and should not be refitted

Fail 12 Sep 2015 130,627 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

honey come reg. plates are illegal for this age of car and should not be refitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 112,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 99,061 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 99,008 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 87,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate.

Fail 28 Aug 2012 87,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 79,154 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 76,690 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 71,569 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 65,563 miles

REAR PROPSHAFT FLEXIBLE COUPLING STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 31 Aug 2007 60,226 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 53,007 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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KX52 SYH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SYH, 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 SYH registered?

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

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