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P536 YGJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,767 mi
Last recorded175,767 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP536 YGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 175,767 miles

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

engine oil leak

n/s/f fog lamp broken

oil leak to rear diff

srs light on

Fail 4 Nov 2009 175,769 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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)

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

engine oil leak

n/s/f fog lamp broken

oil leak to rear diff

srs light on

Pass 5 Jun 2008 159,324 miles

air bag light stays on

coolant light on

diff oil leak

oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2008 159,322 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

oil leak

air bag light stays on

coolant light on

diff oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2007 141,195 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 141,195 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Bonnet lever handle broken.

Coolant level warning light on.

Front brake discs dished.

Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside differencial oil seal leaking.

Nearside door mirror broken.

Nearside front fog lamp insecure.

Nearside rear tyre tread down to 1.6mm.[Continental Sport Contact 225/50 X ZR16]

Offside differencial oil seal leaking.

Offside rear tyre tread down to 2mm. [Continental Sport Contact 225/50 X ZR16]

SRS warning light on.

Pass 5 May 2006 11,602 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 11,602 miles

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

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

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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P536 YGJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P536 YGJ, 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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P536 YGJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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