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VA52 YFE

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,902 mi
Last recorded44,902 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 YFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 44,902 miles

ALL SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 44,902 miles

ALL SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 39,924 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 39,812 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 39,812 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 39,795 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 39,608 miles

n/s & o/s front n/s & o/s rear & front to rear brake pipes greased.

Pass 25 Oct 2021 37,813 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes front & rear greased all round. (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays & engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 26 Oct 2020 36,069 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 34,520 miles

front rear suspension corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Fail 28 Oct 2019 34,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front rear suspension corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 29 Oct 2018 33,196 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 31,653 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 24 Oct 2016 29,828 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking.

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 28,239 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 28,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 26,981 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 25,342 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 23,935 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 22,266 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 22,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 19,637 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 18,067 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 16,658 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 14,691 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 12,410 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 10,362 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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VA52 YFE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VA52 YFE, 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 VA52 YFE registered?

VA52 YFE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 November 2002.

Is VA52 YFE safe to buy?

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