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LS02 KUU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

105,579 mi
Last recorded105,579 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 KUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 105,579 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 105,579 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 96,563 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 90,606 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 90,231 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 89,617 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 89,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 88,753 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 88,746 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 87,499 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 87,499 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 86,736 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 86,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 85,385 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 85,380 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 31 Oct 2013 83,473 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 83,467 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 80,291 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 77,790 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 74,126 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 70,738 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 65,292 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 59,340 miles

bellypan fitted

sideskirts fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2006 43,276 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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LS02 KUU 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 70.8%.

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 LS02 KUU, 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 LS02 KUU registered?

LS02 KUU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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