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DK52 YGZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

57,016 mi
Last recorded57,016 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 YGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 57,016 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 56,792 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 56,715 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross braces corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 56,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 56,266 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 55,679 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 54,688 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 52,417 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 48,361 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 42,615 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise foot brake travel

Pass 4 Nov 2014 38,429 miles

Engine management light on dash

Larger tyres fitted to rear

Lower engine covers fitted

Slight surface corrosion to underbody

Pass 22 Nov 2013 36,196 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres tread wearing thin

esp light on

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2012 34,760 miles

all tyres wearing

lower covers

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

sill covers

Pass 14 Oct 2011 32,800 miles

all tyre starting to wear

front tyres 205/55/16

lower covers

rear tyres 225/50/16

sill covers

slight free play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 14 Oct 2011 32,800 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyre starting to wear

front tyres 205/55/16

lower covers

rear tyres 225/50/16

sill covers

slight free play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 18 Oct 2010 31,173 miles

lower covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2009 27,859 miles

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

slight free play in n/s idler arm

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2008 21,246 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 17,673 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 9 Nov 2006 15,329 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 11,837 miles

Nearside Front 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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DK52 YGZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 DK52 YGZ, 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 DK52 YGZ registered?

DK52 YGZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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