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KY02 JVZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

112,909 mi
Last recorded112,909 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY02 JVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 112,909 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 112,417 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre front exhaust bracket broken and centre rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2016 111,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear exhaust box deteriorated

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 May 2015 108,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning lamp indicating a fault

Fail 12 May 2015 108,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning lamp indicating a fault

Pass 7 May 2014 102,194 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 98,214 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 93,509 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 88,524 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 82,541 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2009 77,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 71,592 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 64,000 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

o/s rear plate light dull

Pass 25 Apr 2006 57,712 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 JVZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JVZ, 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 KY02 JVZ registered?

KY02 JVZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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