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KY02 VJK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,946 mi
Last recorded73,946 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 73,946 miles

EM light on

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 71,095 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 68,291 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 64,616 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 60,050 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 54,733 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 45,995 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 45,993 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 40,692 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 39,703 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 39,703 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 38,600 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 36,096 miles

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

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 VJK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VJK, 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 VJK registered?

KY02 VJK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is KY02 VJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY02 VJK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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