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CV52 YLR

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

100,095 mi
Last recorded100,095 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 YLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 100,095 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n\s off\s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 100,095 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n\s off\s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 97,044 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Nov 2020 95,732 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 95,697 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 95,697 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 95,504 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 95,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 92,266 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 88,900 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 87,713 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 87,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 86,763 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre is cracked

part of the exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2014 86,754 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre is cracked

part of the exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2013 84,953 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside rear tyre age cracked

Fail 8 Jul 2013 84,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside rear tyre age cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2012 78,764 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 70,571 miles

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)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Nov 2010 65,247 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 58,218 miles

Near side front tyre worn on inside edge

Off side front tyre worn on inside edge

Steering box noisey on lock to lock (clicking)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 50,436 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 50,388 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 37,889 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 25,491 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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CV52 YLR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CV52 YLR, 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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What year was CV52 YLR registered?

CV52 YLR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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