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KY52 YOL

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

123,395 mi
Last recorded123,395 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY52 YOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 123,395 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 120,065 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 106,160 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 106,071 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 104,877 miles

EML light on and fuel pipes corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2018 104,664 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet not securing (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML light on and fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 98,632 miles

MIL light on!

Fail 20 Feb 2017 98,605 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

MIL light on!

Pass 22 Feb 2016 93,004 miles

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

eng man light on

Pass 16 Feb 2015 86,982 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

exhaust corroded

rear brakes noisey

Pass 19 Feb 2014 80,758 miles

Transmission oil leak!

Pass 18 Feb 2013 73,882 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

brake pipes front to rear and n/s/r and o/s/r corroded

front exhaust mounting corroded and adrift

underside showing corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2013 73,882 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

brake pipes front to rear and n/s/r and o/s/r corroded

front exhaust mounting corroded and adrift

underside showing corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2012 67,655 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust detereating

Pass 21 Feb 2011 60,870 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 8 Feb 2010 54,208 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 54,208 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r tyre has a slight split on inner sidewall

both front tyres are split on inner sidewalls

Pass 16 Feb 2009 47,284 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 40,540 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 34,178 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 26,973 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 YOL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YOL, 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 YOL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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