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MM52 BYD

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,878 mi
Last recorded104,878 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 BYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 104,878 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 95,051 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 88,088 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

nearside head lamp condensated

Pass 22 Dec 2014 82,594 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

BRAKE PIPES GREASED OVER - UNABLE TO ASSESS FULL CONDITION.

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 82,594 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

BRAKE PIPES GREASED OVER - UNABLE TO ASSESS FULL CONDITION.

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 75,659 miles

Exhuast rusted

Pass 10 Dec 2012 70,784 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATED

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

EML ON

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

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

REAR BRAKE PIPES HAVE BEEN GREASED OVER

Fail 10 Dec 2012 70,784 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATED

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

EML ON

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

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

REAR BRAKE PIPES HAVE BEEN GREASED OVER

Pass 9 Dec 2011 66,979 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 57,952 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 44,831 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 32,282 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 32,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 31,174 miles

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

Offside Front 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 5 Sep 2007 26,486 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 26,474 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 20,673 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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MM52 BYD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MM52 BYD, 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 MM52 BYD registered?

MM52 BYD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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