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KY02 VCA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

91,110 mi
Last recorded91,110 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY02 VCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 91,110 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2026 91,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 89,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 88,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 85,384 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 83,447 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 80,496 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 May 2020 78,633 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2020 78,633 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))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 78,007 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 75,362 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 72,667 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 69,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2016 57,949 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 57,949 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 44,859 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 44,310 miles

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

front & rear brake discs corroded & worn

Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,310 miles

front & rear brake discs corroded & worn

Pass 7 Mar 2013 43,817 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 42,868 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 41,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear disc correct front pads 70 worn

Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,964 miles

front and rear disc correct front pads 70 worn

Pass 30 Nov 2009 39,073 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 32,400 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 26,071 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 20,076 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 VCA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VCA, 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 VCA registered?

KY02 VCA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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