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SK52 YKA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

113,288 mi
Last recorded113,288 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 YKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 113,288 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 113,284 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected Windscreen cracked (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 109,646 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 97,294 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Aug 2017 88,904 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 86,215 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 83,189 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 79,710 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2013 75,867 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 73,487 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 67,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 61,297 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 51,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 43,133 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 43,133 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

brake warning coming on when pressing brake

Pass 6 Dec 2007 36,386 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 31,178 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 31,075 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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SK52 YKA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SK52 YKA, 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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SK52 YKA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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