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YK52 KMZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,318 mi
Last recorded145,318 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 145,318 miles

some corrosion to all steel brake pipes

Pass 11 Jan 2017 141,158 miles

some corrosion to steel brake pipes

Fail 11 Jan 2017 141,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

some corrosion to steel brake pipes

Pass 11 Jan 2016 136,336 miles

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

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

some corrosion to steel brake pipes

Fail 11 Jan 2016 136,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

some corrosion to steel brake pipes

Pass 5 Jan 2015 131,999 miles

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

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

some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 21 Nov 2013 127,917 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 121,949 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 113,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

air bag light on dash

windscreen washer blocked/exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2011 113,121 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

air bag light on dash

windscreen washer blocked/exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2010 100,741 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 91,811 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 84,054 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 67,818 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 67,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise tyres worn to 2.5/3mm

Pass 2 Sep 2006 50,280 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 50,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 33,807 miles

offside rear view mirror slight damage

offside side repeater slight damage. lens slightly displaced.

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 KMZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YK52 KMZ, 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 KMZ registered?

YK52 KMZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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