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KY02 XBZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,889 mi
Last recorded145,889 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 145,889 miles

All wheel arches corroded

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH. N/S+O/S. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play + Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system corroded but not excessively

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear registration plate secured with cable ties

Pass 20 Feb 2020 145,857 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

all wheel arches corroding

exhaust system corroded

nearside windscreen washer not working

rear registration plate secured with cable ties

Fail 20 Feb 2020 145,857 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

all wheel arches corroding

exhaust system corroded

nearside windscreen washer not working

rear registration plate secured with cable ties

Fail 11 Feb 2020 145,853 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All four wheel arches are corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant level is below minimum

Coolant level warning lamp illuminated on dash

Drivers sun visor can not be stowed

Exhaust system is corroded

Front wipers smear

Nearside front and nearside rear jacking point rubber blocks are missing

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 142,343 miles

Auxiliary drive belt is slightly perished/cracked

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily worn, close to excessive (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 142,343 miles

Auxiliary drive belt is slightly perished/cracked

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily worn, close to excessive (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 138,684 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded PAINTED & NOT VISIBLE (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Mar 2018 138,643 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded PAINTED & NOT VISIBLE (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 133,932 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs deteriorating

Pass 17 Mar 2016 129,417 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 129,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 122,538 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion on silencer and clamp to gearbox insecure

movement in both front axle rear wishbone bushes

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Mar 2015 122,538 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion on silencer and clamp to gearbox insecure

movement in both front axle rear wishbone bushes

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2014 114,688 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 114,688 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 109,701 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 106,326 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 100,183 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 94,536 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 87,103 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 81,397 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 75,404 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 75,404 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 71,451 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 XBZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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