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BD51 YLL

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,785 mi
Last recorded131,785 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 YLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 131,785 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 129,258 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 129,251 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 125,597 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 125,597 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 124,130 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 129,130 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 118,871 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 110,612 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 104,173 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 101,315 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 101,315 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 96,338 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 6 Apr 2010 95,060 miles

centre silencer corroding

chips to o/s and centre screen

condensation o/s headlight

Pass 23 Mar 2009 93,600 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 91,390 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 86,085 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 81,194 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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BD51 YLL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD51 YLL, 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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BD51 YLL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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