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EK51 YMV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

155,300 mi
Last recorded155,300 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 YMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 155,300 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 155,300 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 141,800 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 141,800 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 134,100 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 124,856 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 116,414 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 97,101 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 90,347 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 77,218 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 75,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 68,327 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 62,892 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 48,311 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 38,132 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 34,997 miles

LEFT REAR TYRE IS LOWER SPEED RATING THAN THE OTHER THREE,THE SIDE WALL APPEARS SCUFFED AND SLIGHTYLY DISTORTED.

Pass 6 Feb 2006 30,151 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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EK51 YMV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EK51 YMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK51 YMV registered?

EK51 YMV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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