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Y2 KDL

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,849 mi
Last recorded135,849 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY2 KDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 135,849 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 135,845 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 135,841 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 128,774 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Exhaust mid box outer skin corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 125,696 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust is corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 123,149 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 123,149 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2015 117,681 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 108,408 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 107,224 miles

centre exhaust corroded

nearside front brake pipe very rusted

offside rear brake disc rusting slightly

Fail 29 Jan 2014 107,224 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

MIL lamp on

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

centre exhaust corroded

nearside front brake pipe very rusted

offside rear brake disc rusting slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2013 105,754 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 105,103 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 99,395 miles

both front wiperblades starting to split

Fail 11 Apr 2011 99,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wiperblades starting to split

Pass 1 Apr 2010 87,283 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 87,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 76,305 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to sidewalls

Pass 1 Feb 2008 65,087 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 55,206 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 Mar 2006 43,112 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2005 33,256 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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Y2 KDL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y2 KDL, 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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Y2 KDL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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