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DS51 YPM

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,503 mi
Last recorded99,503 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 YPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 99,503 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 99,454 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 95,606 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 95,606 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 95,110 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 93,094 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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DS51 YPM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS51 YPM, 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 DS51 YPM registered?

DS51 YPM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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