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KY52 ZFN

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,685 mi
Last recorded73,685 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY52 ZFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 73,685 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 73,600 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 73,561 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 73,499 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 73,436 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 73,408 miles

Central Front Rattle from inside exhaust

Front Bonnet stay gas strut not holding/lifting bonnet

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 73,379 miles

Front steering damper worn

bonnet stay gas strut not holding/lifting bonnet

rattle from inside of the exhaust

Pass 18 Apr 2018 72,522 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 72,035 miles

Nearside Rear Park Brake slightly Weak

Pass 29 Apr 2016 68,284 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front fog light lenze broken

advise fuel pipes corroded

advise handbrake imbalance

Pass 30 Apr 2015 66,683 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 61,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2014 61,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 60,403 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 50,584 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 43,681 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 43,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2010 32,129 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 32,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front tyre has radial cracks

Pass 26 May 2009 23,258 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 18,215 miles

n/s/r tyre splitting in outer sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2007 15,718 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 15,718 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 12,204 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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KY52 ZFN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZFN, 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 ZFN registered?

KY52 ZFN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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