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YC02 HFO

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,107 mi
Last recorded91,107 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 HFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 91,107 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre.

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 91,107 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre.

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 83,963 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 83,963 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 78,075 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing near limit

play in steering

Pass 8 Oct 2012 73,182 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 68,776 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2010 66,762 miles

Although nearside screenwasher isn't working sufficient fluid is applied to clear screen

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2009 58,673 miles

Centre Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Centre Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to test all steering/brake/suspension components due to fitted covers

Pass 21 Aug 2009 58,673 miles

Centre Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

unable to test all steering/brake/suspension components due to fitted covers

Pass 29 Apr 2008 48,229 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 48,228 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 43,388 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 43,386 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 40,367 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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YC02 HFO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC02 HFO, 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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YC02 HFO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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