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YF51 NLY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,258 mi
Last recorded88,258 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 NLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 88,258 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 87,895 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 86,441 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 86,441 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 84,728 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 81,472 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 79,005 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 76,466 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 75,211 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 73,948 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2014 73,937 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 71,177 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 70,877 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 61,310 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 61,310 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 48,782 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 47,063 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres has cracks on side wall

Pass 16 Apr 2007 259,116 miles

both front tyres tread cracking

rear brake pads over half worn but still good brake test

Pass 20 Apr 2006 42,518 miles

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

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

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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YF51 NLY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YF51 NLY, 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 YF51 NLY registered?

YF51 NLY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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The MOT history for YF51 NLY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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