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KX52 VXL

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,903 mi
Last recorded96,903 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX52 VXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 96,903 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 96,903 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 96,882 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 96,882 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 95,321 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 95,125 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 95,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 94,180 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2018 92,992 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2018 92,992 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 89,011 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 81,018 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 75,492 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 74,892 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 70,643 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 65,728 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 59,670 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 51,128 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 51,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 42,290 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

bonnet pull stiff

front pads low

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 VXL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VXL, 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 VXL registered?

KX52 VXL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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