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OU52 YSA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,008 mi
Last recorded82,008 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 YSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 82,008 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 82,006 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 80,497 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 79,452 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 79,452 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 78,351 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 77,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Squeaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 75,370 miles

Nearside Front side indicator slightly out of location but is secure and working.

Nearside Front tyre has a side wall cut.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ALl brakes . (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in b zone. (3.2 (a) (i))

esp light was on starting vehicle but remained off since.

Fail 3 Dec 2020 75,370 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both fronts. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front side indicator slightly out of location but is secure and working.

Nearside Front tyre has a side wall cut.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ALl brakes . (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in b zone. (3.2 (a) (i))

esp light was on starting vehicle but remained off since.

Pass 5 Dec 2019 72,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 67,793 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 63,991 miles

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Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 58,724 miles

rear number plate in poor condition, advise replacing

Fail 8 Dec 2016 58,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside and outside walls (4.1.D.1b)

rear number plate in poor condition, advise replacing

Pass 26 Nov 2015 54,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 51,578 miles

rear number plate in poor condition, advise replacing

steering damper leaking oil slightly

Fail 1 Dec 2014 51,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear number plate in poor condition, advise replacing

steering damper leaking oil slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2012 49,314 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 47,552 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2010 45,171 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 42,083 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres are on the legal limit border line

Pass 12 May 2008 38,007 miles

both rear tyres getting low

water damage rear no plate

Pass 12 Jun 2007 33,661 miles

Front tyres worn on edges, o/s bald on inner edge.

Play in front wheel bearings.

Fail 1 May 2007 33,653 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light stays on.

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

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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OU52 YSA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc 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 OU52 YSA, 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 OU52 YSA registered?

OU52 YSA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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