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KY52 AYS

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,945 mi
Last recorded80,945 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY52 AYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 80,945 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 78,133 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 77,077 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 77,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Off side front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2020 76,013 miles

Exhaust flange joint after CAT flange bolts badly corroded and one bolt of three has lost its nut

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Treads badly edged off (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Treads just 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 74,987 miles

Centre heat shield resting on silencer and centre silencer corroded

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

Front pipe of exhaust mounting clamp loose

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre treads edged off on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 70,003 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 67,191 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 67,191 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 63,226 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Sep 2015 58,673 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 55,761 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 51,437 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 49,643 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 48,146 miles

gearbox damp

Pass 23 Jul 2010 46,779 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 44,814 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 44,814 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 39,076 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 33,745 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 33,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 31,907 miles

ALL Four tyre wall damaged.

Pass 13 Jul 2005 23,101 miles

slight damage to o/s rear tyre sidewall

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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KY52 AYS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KY52 AYS, 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 KY52 AYS registered?

KY52 AYS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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The MOT history for KY52 AYS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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