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LN52 YBR

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 YBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 161,674 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 154,793 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 154,793 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 146,122 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 146,004 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Blemished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 135,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to inspect inner pads to estimate thickness (3.5.1g)

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm worn on inner and outer edges close to exposing cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm worn on inner and outer edges close to exposing cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2017 128,933 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Reservoir (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 128,589 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Reservoir (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 118,968 miles

Middle exhaust section deteriorated.

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

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

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

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

Slight play inner steering joints and relays.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 109,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2014 98,700 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 86,832 miles

Centre exhaust silencer detereating.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

O/S/F Headlight has alot of condensation in it.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 76,419 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 64,676 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2011 64,604 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 53,120 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 46,279 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 36,673 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 34,447 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 34,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

ADVISE N/S FRONT WIPER

Pass 11 Oct 2006 24,482 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 13,648 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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LN52 YBR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LN52 YBR, 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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LN52 YBR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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