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LA02 YCD

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

132,146 mi
Last recorded132,146 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 YCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 132,146 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 127,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 124,147 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 124,145 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 118,041 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 118,041 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2018 112,173 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 112,173 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 105,736 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 99,637 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 99,637 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 92,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 92,958 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 87,287 miles

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

gearbox leaking oil

Fail 6 Mar 2014 87,287 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 18 Mar 2013 82,717 miles

n/s rear tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 82,717 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

n/s rear tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 77,051 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 15 Mar 2011 70,017 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 63,126 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 54,349 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 43,356 miles

off side front lower suspension swivel play nearing the limit.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 35,334 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear one edges

Offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Slight damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 25 Mar 2006 25,598 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 25,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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LA02 YCD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LA02 YCD, 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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What year was LA02 YCD registered?

LA02 YCD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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