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V8 KAF

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

140,382 mi
Last recorded140,382 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 KAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 140,382 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 137,218 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 137,218 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 136,378 miles

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))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 136,378 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 133,777 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 133,753 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 130,585 miles

Drivers seat adjustment - switch 'sticky' -

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

Offside sidelight dim

struggled with emissions -

Pass 6 May 2021 128,005 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge pair (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2020 125,247 miles

2 X poor pattern - bulb quality?

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

near-side washer jet - poor/ low output

Pass 29 May 2019 121,830 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 115,469 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 108,984 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Nov 2015 101,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear number plate faded.

some distortion of front tyres.

Pass 12 Nov 2014 93,011 miles

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

offside exhaust catalyst insecure (internally)

some markings on rear number plate.

Pass 20 Nov 2013 86,685 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 80,923 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 75,026 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 75,026 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 68,367 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 62,540 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 56,875 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Nov 2007 50,500 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 42,765 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 34,675 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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V8 KAF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V8 KAF, 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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V8 KAF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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