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KY52 YNP

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,771 mi
Last recorded79,771 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY52 YNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 79,771 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 79,274 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 78,704 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both frontmost, rear subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 78,704 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both frontmost, rear subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 77,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 74,660 miles

Nearside condensation in headlight

Pass 16 Mar 2020 72,611 miles

Nearside condensation in headlight

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 68,978 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 68,978 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 64,755 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 60,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 55,644 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 55,030 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 55,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 52,243 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 48,110 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 48,110 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 43,199 miles

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

front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2011 43,135 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2010 39,152 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 34,059 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 31,031 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 27,935 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 23,113 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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KY52 YNP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 KY52 YNP, 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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KY52 YNP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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