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VU52 KPK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

54,204 mi
Last recorded54,204 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 KPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 54,204 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 49,644 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 46,508 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 43,621 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 42,476 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 40,813 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 40,231 miles

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 25 Oct 2016 40,231 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 11 Nov 2015 39,086 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 10 Nov 2015 39,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Oct 2014 37,526 miles

slight cracking n/s/f n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 11 Nov 2013 35,896 miles

nsf & nsr tyres cracking in side walls

Fail 11 Nov 2013 35,896 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf & nsr tyres cracking in side walls

Pass 9 Nov 2012 33,850 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 33,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 30,828 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 30,828 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 26,241 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 23,238 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 22,865 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 21,982 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 20,280 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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VU52 KPK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 VU52 KPK, 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 VU52 KPK registered?

VU52 KPK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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