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C8 YSS

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,058 mi
Last recorded108,058 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 YSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 108,058 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 108,058 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 106,389 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 105,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 105,393 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 103,305 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 102,338 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 101,862 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 101,862 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 100,179 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracked

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 96,121 miles

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

catalitic converters rattling

Fail 30 Jul 2015 96,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

catalitic converters rattling

Pass 16 Jul 2014 91,820 miles

Left bank exhaust cat rattling

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

O/S mirror glass slightly insecure

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 91,820 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Front wipers juddering but still visible

Left bank exhaust cat rattling

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

O/S mirror glass slightly insecure

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 86,794 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded but can't fully see/test

Exhaust system corroded

N/S/F tyre has outer sidewall damage

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2012 81,941 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 76,703 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre heat sheild loose & rattling on exhaust

n/s & o/s rear stop light bulb holders in poor condition, making poor conection to to lenses

o/s/f mirror cracked, not impairing veiw to rear

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Jul 2010 71,752 miles

Centre two CATS rattling

Centre/rear exhaust mount badly corroded

Complete exhaust system corroded

Rear number plate in poor condition

Unable to fully see/test rear coil springs

Pass 21 Jul 2009 66,478 miles

centre exhaust mount deteriorating

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge & perishing

o/s/r tyre near limt & perishing

Pass 15 Jul 2008 60,748 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 60,748 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 26 Jul 2007 54,924 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 49,299 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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C8 YSS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 C8 YSS, 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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C8 YSS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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