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KY02 VCF

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

66,449 mi
Last recorded66,449 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY02 VCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 66,449 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 61,315 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 61,280 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to back (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2023 60,538 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 60,440 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 45,137 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 43,177 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 41,446 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 37,841 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 33,750 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 30,261 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 28,046 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 25,351 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 25,351 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 22,793 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 19,656 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 16,754 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 VCF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VCF, 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 VCF registered?

KY02 VCF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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The MOT history for KY02 VCF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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