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YE52 SUN

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,729 mi
Last recorded50,729 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 SUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 50,729 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 50,676 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Aug 2020 50,527 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 48,687 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 48,383 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 47,779 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 45,924 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 45,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front wipers smeary

Pass 7 Oct 2011 43,000 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 37,853 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 37,852 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

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

exhaust mounting rubber missing from the front of the rear box but system is secure.

Fail 5 Sep 2007 29,803 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

condensation in o/s/front head light

rear tyres very low

Pass 5 Sep 2007 29,803 miles

condensation in o/s/front head light

rear tyres very low

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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YE52 SUN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YE52 SUN, 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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YE52 SUN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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The MOT history for YE52 SUN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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