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FP02 YGG

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

152,542 mi
Last recorded152,542 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 YGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 152,542 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 152,539 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 144,625 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 144,623 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced b post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 120,267 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 120,259 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 110,327 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 110,270 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 103,891 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 93,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 76,179 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 58,885 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlamp poor beam image and light ouput

Nearside parking brake lower effort

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 55,732 miles

Nearside front suspension arm lower swivel ball joint slight lift

Nearside front tyre wall slightly damaged

Nearside rear parking lower effort

Offside front road wheel rim slightly distorted

Offside front tyre uneven wear

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washers poor

Pass 5 Mar 2012 52,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside parking brake lower effort

Fail 1 Mar 2012 52,246 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside parking brake lower effort

Pass 16 Mar 2011 49,040 miles

Both front suspension lower swivel ball joints slight lift

Both front wheel rims slightly distorted

Front service brake veers left

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 44,968 miles

Both front lower suspension arms outer ball joints slight lift

Both front road wheels inner bead rims slightly distorted

Nearside front tyre uneven wear and worn close to the legal limit

Nearside headlamp washer cover misaligned

Nearside rear parking brake lower effort

Pass 17 Mar 2009 37,558 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 32,891 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 28,363 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 21,844 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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FP02 YGG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FP02 YGG, 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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FP02 YGG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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