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KY52 YOT

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,300 mi
Last recorded71,300 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY52 YOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 71,300 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 71,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

exhaust down pipe brackets corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2016 67,789 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both exhaust front pipe mountings corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2016 67,789 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both exhaust front pipe mountings corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 63,955 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 63,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 61,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 57,564 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 52,228 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 43,646 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 40,170 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 40,170 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 35,389 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 30,516 miles

advise slight play in both front wheel bearings.

o/s/f tyre slightwear on inner edge advise .

Pass 23 Sep 2005 25,710 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 YOT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KY52 YOT, 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 YOT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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