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A5 YJC

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Yellow Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,667 mi
Last recorded48,667 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 YJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2025 48,667 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 48,533 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 48,242 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 48,227 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 47,568 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 46,961 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 46,142 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 45,424 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 44,680 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 43,846 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 43,051 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 42,263 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 41,605 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 40,675 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 39,430 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 38,122 miles

STORED CAR.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 35,085 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 32,422 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 32,250 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 30,446 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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A5 YJC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Yellow with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A5 YJC, 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 A5 YJC registered?

A5 YJC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is A5 YJC safe to buy?

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