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KY02 ETK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,403 mi
Last recorded85,403 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY02 ETK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 85,403 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lights (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2025 84,378 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 82,024 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 81,935 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 81,113 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 81,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 79,853 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 79,853 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 77,057 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 77,057 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 75,211 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 75,211 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 72,544 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advise oil warning lamp illuminated

Pass 9 Jun 2017 69,960 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 69,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 67,786 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 66,320 miles

Centre prop shaft mount in poor condition

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 58,942 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 58,942 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 51,316 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 50,305 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 48,422 miles

Advise slight play in both front wheel bearings

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 48,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Advise slight play in both front wheel bearings

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 45,245 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs scored

Fail 21 Jul 2010 45,245 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front and rear brake discs scored

Pass 13 Jul 2009 41,835 miles

all brake discs scored

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight up and down movement

offside rear tyre low (1.6mm in places)

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2008 37,366 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight movement in both front wheels

under trays

Pass 23 Jul 2007 32,843 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 26,567 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 24,684 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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KY02 ETK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KY02 ETK, 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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KY02 ETK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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