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YK52 KJA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

42,083 mi
Last recorded42,083 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 KJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 42,083 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 39,841 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 39,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 39,031 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 38,551 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 37,552 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose but does not effect the ingress of dirt. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 36,513 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 35,854 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 35,145 miles

Front under tray fitted some components not visually seen

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' upper area small stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 34,310 miles

Offside Front Upper small stone chip less 10mm

Pass 24 Mar 2016 32,677 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 31,064 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 29,554 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 28,403 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 27,478 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 26,753 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 25,788 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 25,013 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 24,332 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 23,448 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 21,771 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 16,228 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 16,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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YK52 KJA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 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 YK52 KJA, 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 YK52 KJA registered?

YK52 KJA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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