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FL52 YYT

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,409 mi
Last recorded181,409 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 YYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 181,409 miles

Front steering slight play

Fail 1 Oct 2024 181,409 miles

Front steering slight play

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 179,453 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 175,666 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 165,885 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 156,595 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 145,388 miles

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

bodywork in general is coroded

both front wipers deteriated

exhaust system in general is coroded

oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2017 145,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

bodywork in general is coroded

both front wipers deteriated

exhaust system in general is coroded

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2016 132,081 miles

BOTH REAR EXTERIOR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT SHORTLY (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT WHEN PADS ARE REPLACED. (3.5.1i)

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP CONDENSED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED OBSCURING CORROSION INSPECTION OF PRECRIBED AREAS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across nearside to offside (3.6.B.2c)

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED

Fail 7 Sep 2016 132,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

BOTH REAR EXTERIOR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT SHORTLY (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT WHEN PADS ARE REPLACED. (3.5.1i)

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP CONDENSED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED OBSCURING CORROSION INSPECTION OF PRECRIBED AREAS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across nearside to offside (3.6.B.2c)

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED

Pass 24 Aug 2015 118,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges close to legal limits (4.1.E.1)

engine under trays fitted obscuring some components

front brake pads low and discs worn

fuel level warning indicator illuminated

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2015 118,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis support web spot welds detatched (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges close to legal limits (4.1.E.1)

bulb warning indicator illuminated

coolant level indicator illuminated

e.m.light illuminated

engine under trays fitted obscuring some components

front brake pads low and discs worn

front exhaust pipe mounting broken

fuel level warning indicator illuminated

rear wheel arches corroded

service indicator illumiated

washer bottle level warning lamp illuminated

Pass 19 Aug 2014 104,033 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)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 104,033 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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)

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

bulb warning lamp illuminated

e.m light illuminated

Pass 24 Jul 2013 89,487 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)

handbrake lever travels high

Fail 24 Jul 2013 89,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

handbrake lever travels high

Pass 7 Jun 2012 74,968 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust box starting to corrode

offside front tyre has cuts in the sidewall

Fail 6 Jun 2012 74,921 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

centre exhaust box starting to corrode

offside front tyre has cuts in the sidewall

Pass 18 Apr 2011 61,496 miles

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

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

both front + rear disc's worn

Fail 6 Apr 2011 61,022 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

both front + rear disc's worn

Pass 5 May 2010 46,715 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 46,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 30,710 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 29,872 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 26,672 miles

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 2 Nov 2006 23,046 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 19,321 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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FL52 YYT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 FL52 YYT, 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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FL52 YYT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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