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BK52 LYV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,748 mi
Last recorded104,748 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 LYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 104,748 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 104,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 104,669 miles

Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded.

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust support mounting broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge, 4.2mm @centre of tread. 225/50R16 92V. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge, 4.2mm @centre of tread. 225/50R16 92V. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted restricting full inspection.

Fail 18 Jul 2019 104,669 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded.

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust support mounting broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge, 4.2mm @centre of tread. 225/50R16 92V. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge, 4.2mm @centre of tread. 225/50R16 92V. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted restricting full inspection.

Pass 30 Jul 2018 104,356 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion showing to both rear inner wheel arches

exhaust heavily corroded and outer skins de-laminating

front wheel alignment check/adjust

signs of heavy surface corrosion showing to all rear suspension and brake pipes

Fail 24 Jul 2018 104,356 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability front bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

coolant level light illuminated

corrosion showing to both rear inner wheel arches

exhaust heavily corroded and outer skins de-laminating

front wheel alignment check/adjust

signs of heavy surface corrosion showing to all rear suspension and brake pipes

Pass 20 Jun 2017 101,909 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

centre silencer deteriorated/corroded

damage to front bumper

gearbox oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2016 96,421 miles

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

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

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2015 90,458 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2015 90,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2014 85,316 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 78,161 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2013 78,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 71,510 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)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 71,510 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 63,984 miles

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

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

brake fluid reservoir cap missing

Fail 11 Mar 2011 63,984 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake fluid reservoir cap missing

Pass 3 Mar 2010 56,951 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 56,951 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 50,713 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 44,872 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 37,332 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 29,893 miles

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

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

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

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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BK52 LYV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BK52 LYV, 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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BK52 LYV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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