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YF02 XEC

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,382 mi
Last recorded122,382 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 XEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 122,382 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

N/S headlight pattern poor.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust has fallen from hangers.

Pass 8 Jul 2020 115,296 miles

Both headlight beam patterns poor, suspect bulbs at fault.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 115,296 miles

Both headlight beam patterns poor, suspect bulbs at fault.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both incorrectly spaced & wrong font colour (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 102,726 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main and the n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

The n/s/f spring cup is corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2019 102,726 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main and the n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

The n/s/f spring cup is corroded

The n/s/f tyre is worn to 3mm and has a bulge in the sidewall

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 97,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Slight play in the front wheel bearings

The n/s/f and both main brake pipes are corroded and partially covered

Fail 18 Jun 2018 97,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Slight play in the front wheel bearings

The n/s/f and both main brake pipes are corroded and partially covered

Pass 12 Jul 2017 94,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn/lipped (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 94,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn/lipped (3.5.1g)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters both (6.3.4c)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 86,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 86,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 80,036 miles

Wipers poor.

Fail 18 Jun 2015 80,036 miles

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

Wipers poor.

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

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 74,320 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 71,007 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres perished in treads & handbrake travel limited

Fail 16 Jul 2013 71,004 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres perished in treads & handbrake travel limited

Pass 2 Nov 2012 65,525 miles

Both front tyre treads cracking.

Condensation in O/S headlight.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 58,738 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 54,729 miles

o/s headlamp beam deteriorated by moisture in lamp

rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 15 Jan 2010 47,286 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 45,049 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 43,614 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 41,469 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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YF02 XEC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YF02 XEC, 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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YF02 XEC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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