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KY02 TNF

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,293 mi
Last recorded168,293 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 168,293 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (at front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2019 165,999 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 165,999 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 165,108 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 165,108 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)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes to rear corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2017 160,175 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 May 2016 155,982 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 150,693 miles

middle exhaust box outer skin corroded (not blowing)

Pass 15 May 2014 146,111 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 146,111 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2013 137,025 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 122,049 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 106,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 90,698 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 16 May 2009 74,245 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2008 49,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 29,238 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 28,328 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 TNF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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