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WM02 JYC

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,114 mi
Last recorded144,114 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM02 JYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 144,114 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 143,946 miles

Front Both wings corroded

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 141,284 miles

Centre Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Sep 2016 141,273 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 137,979 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlapms have condensation (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing some white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured showing some white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing some white (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 137,979 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlapms have condensation (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing some white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured showing some white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing some white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 134,911 miles

All suspension arms corroded.

near side front tyre worn on edges

Fail 19 Sep 2014 134,903 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

All suspension arms corroded.

near side front tyre worn on edges

Pass 23 Sep 2013 131,455 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 126,160 miles

Advise surface corrosion at front lower suspension arm mounting point on body (left and right lower).

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 118,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 106,894 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 93,635 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 82,385 miles

Advise right front tyre has small cut and tread on 2mm on outer side.

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 69,383 miles

Advise slight delamination of rear number plate.

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 53,075 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate backing coming away

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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WM02 JYC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WM02 JYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WM02 JYC registered?

WM02 JYC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 August 2002.

Is WM02 JYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM02 JYC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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