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Y6 YMY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,091 mi
Last recorded75,091 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 YMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 75,091 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 69,668 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 69,668 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 64,378 miles

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

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges and crack/perishing

Fail 6 Mar 2024 64,376 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear section of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges and crack/perishing

Pass 9 Nov 2022 61,154 miles

both front tyres worn on edges + perishing

man light on

slight play nsf wheel bearing

Pass 9 Nov 2021 57,707 miles

front tyres worn on edges

man light on

very slight play nsf wheel bearing

Pass 10 Nov 2020 54,408 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Oct 2019 51,765 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 49,439 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 49,439 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 47,379 miles

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 20 Oct 2016 45,778 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 44,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm tread (4.1.E.1)

various vehicle under body protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 42,512 miles

Both Rear Tyres 3mm (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Pass 30 Sep 2013 40,449 miles

EM light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers/rear susp covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2012 38,383 miles

engine management light on

Pass 14 Sep 2011 36,063 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 33,743 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 31,005 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 28,452 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 28,437 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 23,184 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 16,531 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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Y6 YMY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y6 YMY, 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 Y6 YMY registered?

Y6 YMY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is Y6 YMY safe to buy?

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