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BC02 YRP

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

71,154 mi
Last recorded71,154 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC02 YRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 71,154 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking between treads, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective water in both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

steering damper slight leak

Fail 14 Mar 2024 71,154 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking between treads, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective water in both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

steering damper slight leak

Pass 23 Mar 2023 70,400 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 70,198 miles

All four under body braces corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2020 69,040 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 66,498 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 64,869 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 64,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 63,236 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2016 60,789 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 57,350 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 57,350 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 53,770 miles

both rear tyre tread depths are wearing slightly low

offside rear tyre is starting to perish around the tread grooves

very slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Nov 2013 50,847 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 45,021 miles

o/s/r caliper may be sticking slightly as pads worn unevenly

Fail 24 Nov 2012 45,021 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

o/s/r caliper may be sticking slightly as pads worn unevenly

Pass 2 Dec 2011 39,390 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 32,259 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 27,397 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 25,035 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 21,156 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 14,254 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 11,378 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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BC02 YRP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BC02 YRP, 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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BC02 YRP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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