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Y60 APL

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

125,271 mi
Last recorded125,271 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY60 APL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 125,271 miles

both rear and nearside front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

nearside side repeater damaged

rear brake discs and pads worn

wheel arches, suspension and mounts, exhuast and brake pipes rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2023 121,345 miles

all tyres worn on edges

exhaust rusty

nearside side repeater lens damaged

rear discs and pads worn

rear suspension arms and mounts rusty

wheel arches rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2022 115,387 miles

rear brake discs and pads worn

rear suspension arms rusty

exhuast system rusty

nearside side repeater lens damaged

rear tyres worn on edges and slightly out of shape

Pass 11 Mar 2021 109,806 miles

exhaust system rusty

nearside side repeater damaged

rear brake discs and pads worn

Fail 11 Mar 2021 109,806 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust system rusty

front tyres worn

nearside side repeater damaged

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 28 Feb 2020 105,581 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2019 99,411 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2018 91,971 miles

center and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2017 85,950 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)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

centre and rear exh corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2016 79,147 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 74,287 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 68,106 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 66,438 miles

front brake disc's worn

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2012 66,438 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake disc's worn

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2012 64,221 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Rear subframe corroded

Sticker in zone B

Pass 31 Jan 2011 59,470 miles

Exhaust system is deteriorated.

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

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

Passenger side front tyre wearing on inner edges.

Rear subframe surface corroded.

Fail 31 Jan 2011 59,468 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system is deteriorated.

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

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

Passenger side front tyre wearing on inner edges.

Rear subframe surface corroded.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 53,297 miles

Both front lower ball joints slight play and lift.

Both rear tyres worn to 2mm tread bars.

Front brake discs wearing low.

Passenger side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Passenger side rear indicator slightly white in colour.

Fail 11 Feb 2010 53,297 miles

Both front lower ball joints slight play and lift.

Both rear tyres worn to 2mm tread bars.

Front brake discs wearing low.

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Passenger side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Passenger side rear indicator slightly white in colour.

Pass 5 Feb 2009 46,542 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 40,518 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 40,518 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 32,852 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 29,722 miles

rear tyres 2mm

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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Y60 APL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y60 APL, 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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Y60 APL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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