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YE51 YBN

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

81,972 mi
Last recorded81,972 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 YBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 81,972 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 81,970 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 77,870 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 76,705 miles

corrosion on underside

exhaust mountings corroded

oil leak at engine

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 22 Dec 2021 72,192 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 71,446 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 71,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 69,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 68,886 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 68,886 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 68,115 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 68,115 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2016 66,890 miles

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

eml light on

slight play in prop shaft centre bearing

Fail 20 May 2016 66,893 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

eml light on

slight play in prop shaft centre bearing

Pass 12 Mar 2015 65,333 miles

Both front shock absorbers worn

Engine Managment Light indicating malfunction

Front brake pads look worn - difficult to see through wheel

Rear disc outer faces scored/pitted

Rear tyres have some cracking on outer edges

Some corrosion on NSR inner wheel arch area

Pass 10 Mar 2014 64,350 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 63,834 miles

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

ideler bush slight play

Fail 20 Feb 2012 62,065 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 62,065 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 60,848 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 60,198 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 60,198 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 58,218 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 55,710 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 52,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 50,217 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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YE51 YBN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YE51 YBN, 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 YE51 YBN registered?

YE51 YBN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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