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YF51 OWR

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,740 mi
Last recorded77,740 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 OWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 77,740 miles

all suspension componants corroded but not deemed enough for rejecton

both sides front wings corroded...still secure at not dangerous to other road users

exhaust in very poor condition

heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle

low coolant light on dash

rear diff has a oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2023 77,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

all suspension componants corroded but not deemed enough for rejecton

both sides front wings corroded...still secure at not dangerous to other road users

exhaust in very poor condition

heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle

low coolant light on dash

rear diff has a oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2022 77,570 miles

All wheel arches corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Poor image on both front headlights

Pass 24 Jun 2021 76,510 miles

Poor image on both front headlights

Corrosion on all wheel arches

Initial balance of front & rear brakes poor

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 76,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Corrosion on all wheel arches

Initial balance of front & rear brakes poor

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 75,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 75,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 73,763 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 72,200 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 68,307 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% limit is 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn on edges below tread in places and 3 mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

exhaust centre silencer corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2015 64,600 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance is 27% limit is 30% (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres have age cracks and wearing on edge

centre exhaust heat shield fixing broken

centre silencer corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2014 59,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres cracked/perished in tread

centre exhaust box corroded/poor condition

gearbox & rear diff leaking oil

run-out on front brakes

Fail 15 Dec 2014 59,103 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres cracked/perished in tread

centre exhaust box corroded/poor condition

gearbox & rear diff leaking oil

o/s wiper blade poor condition

run-out on front brakes

Pass 11 Dec 2013 53,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 47,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 42,025 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 41,032 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 41,031 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 39,075 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 37,781 miles

front number plate cracked

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight leak on rear dif

slight play in steering box

Fail 22 Jan 2008 35,609 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 22 Jan 2008 35,609 miles

Oil leak

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 26 Jan 2007 33,719 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 31,507 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

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 OWR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF51 OWR, 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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YF51 OWR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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