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DE02 YAV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,782 mi
Last recorded107,782 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 YAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 107,782 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 106,238 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 105,432 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2020 103,599 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2019 103,011 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2018 101,966 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded

front brake disc worn

Pass 16 Mar 2017 99,701 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 96,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 94,164 miles

Middlebox of exhaust corroded.

Fail 6 Feb 2015 94,164 miles

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

Middlebox of exhaust corroded.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 90,824 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 88,402 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 88,402 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 82,901 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)

Fail 1 May 2012 82,901 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 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 2 Feb 2011 76,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 76,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 72,257 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 62,520 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 54,289 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 46,674 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 40,016 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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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DE02 YAV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 DE02 YAV, 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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DE02 YAV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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