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WU52 YNC

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

57,857 mi
Last recorded57,857 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 YNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 57,857 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 55,348 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 53,895 miles

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 53,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 52,620 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 52,611 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 52,377 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2015 50,581 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 48,569 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges + tyre cracked

Fail 2 Sep 2014 48,569 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges + tyre cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2013 45,783 miles

Both front tyres wearing off on inner and outer shoulders + sidewalls cracking.

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Slight oil leak.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 43,634 miles

High level stop lamp has an inoperative element

Pass 2 Sep 2011 39,526 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 39,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 33,961 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 28,452 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 25,512 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 25,512 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 20,875 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 16,746 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 12,467 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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WU52 YNC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WU52 YNC, 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 WU52 YNC registered?

WU52 YNC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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