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VX52 YXN

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

87,619 mi
Last recorded87,619 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 YXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 87,619 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel high

Fail 16 Dec 2019 87,611 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake travel high

Pass 15 Dec 2018 84,357 miles

handbrake reserve travel close to excessive

Fail 15 Dec 2018 84,357 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

handbrake reserve travel close to excessive

Pass 15 Dec 2017 84,301 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 84,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 82,769 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 82,769 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 80,703 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded one front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre on limit on edges

n/s/r tyre low 3mm

parts of exhaust in poor condition

rear brake pads getting low

surface corrosion to some suspension parts

Fail 13 Jan 2016 80,677 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded one front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre on limit on edges

n/s/r tyre low 3mm

parts of exhaust in poor condition

rear brake pads getting low

surface corrosion to some suspension parts

Pass 5 Feb 2015 76,918 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre getting low inner edge

parts of exhaust in poor condition

rear disc pads getting low

slight lift n/s/f lower swivel

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

suspect o/s side airbag removed

Fail 2 Feb 2015 76,894 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre getting low inner edge

parts of exhaust in poor condition

rear disc pads getting low

slight lift n/s/f lower swivel

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

suspect o/s side airbag removed

Pass 6 Feb 2014 70,908 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 70,830 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 62,307 miles

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)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 62,303 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 55,918 miles

o.s.f. brake application slightly uneven

o.s.r. tyre tread slightly perished .

s.r.s. warning lamp illuminated

Fail 3 Feb 2012 55,915 miles

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

o.s.f. brake application slightly uneven

o.s.r. tyre tread slightly perished .

s.r.s. warning lamp illuminated

Pass 25 Jan 2011 48,681 miles

Engine warning lamp illuminated

S.R.S warning lamp illuminated

Pass 29 Jan 2010 42,520 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 37,837 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 31,768 miles

EOBD Light illuminated

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

SRS Light illuminated

Pass 5 Feb 2007 23,302 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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VX52 YXN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VX52 YXN, 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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VX52 YXN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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