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A3 YHP

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

47,707 mi
Last recorded47,707 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 YHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 47,707 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 47,000 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 46,375 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 45,572 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 44,854 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 43,526 miles

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

Offside front and offside rear tyres perished

Fail 2 Sep 2021 43,526 miles

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

Offside front and offside rear tyres perished

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 42,910 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 41,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 40,854 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 39,793 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 38,718 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 37,952 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 37,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 36,364 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 34,985 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 34,112 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 34,112 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 32,254 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 31,050 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 27,870 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 24,878 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 22,067 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 18,750 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 13,518 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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A3 YHP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 A3 YHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 YHP registered?

A3 YHP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 March 2002.

Is A3 YHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 YHP shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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