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V55 KMM

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,902 mi
Last recorded69,902 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV55 KMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 69,902 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 67,379 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 63,857 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 63,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 63,538 miles

all brake pipes rusty

front tyres perished

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 9 Oct 2020 63,538 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

all brake pipes rusty

front tyres perished

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2019 63,189 miles

Front windacreen washers weak

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front tyre side wall is perished

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 61,861 miles

205/55/16 w

both front tyres perished

Pass 20 Oct 2017 60,918 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall perrished

Offside Front tyre side wall perrished

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 58,778 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 58,778 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 57,157 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced has condensation (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 55,205 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/f head lamp has condonsation

Fail 24 Sep 2014 55,205 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/f head lamp has condonsation

Pass 16 Sep 2013 53,190 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 53,190 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 51,242 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 48,579 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 46,367 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 38,823 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 32,999 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 28,750 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 23,970 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 17,198 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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V55 KMM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black 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 V55 KMM, 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 V55 KMM registered?

V55 KMM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 October 2002.

Is V55 KMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V55 KMM shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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