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HF51 YKA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,072 mi
Last recorded85,072 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 YKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 85,072 miles

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked and worn close to the legal limit.

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm.

Fail 24 Dec 2020 85,060 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all stay on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

low fuel light on

Pass 28 Oct 2019 83,439 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both; o/s becoming excessive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front both tyres perished/cracking between tread; o/s shows heavy outer edge wear;close to cord/ply

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracking between tread; valve stem perished /splitting

Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

evidence of oil loss above undertray

exhaust system shows corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2018 80,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 75,457 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 75,457 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 69,662 miles

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Front Slight play in wheel bearing

Oil leak Diff area ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 69,662 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Front Slight play in wheel bearing

Oil leak Diff area ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 64,874 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage hose to reservoir (2.3.3b)

both front tyres deteriorated

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Oct 2014 59,621 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 59,067 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 58,392 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 57,361 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 53,817 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 51,190 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 49,079 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 41,079 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

off side front tyre side wall perished

Pass 11 Dec 2006 36,433 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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HF51 YKA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HF51 YKA, 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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HF51 YKA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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