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YF52 ETZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,381 mi
Last recorded90,381 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 ETZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 90,381 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 90,380 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 88,935 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2020 88,935 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 85,735 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 83,977 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 83,977 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 80,320 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 77,312 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 16 Mar 2015 73,548 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 70,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrision on exhaust outer skin

Pass 11 Nov 2013 68,280 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 68,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre silencer badly corroded

Engine management lamp on constant

Nearside front tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2012 63,778 miles

both front brake pipes are corroding

both rear brake pipes are corroding

nearside front top arm top ball joint has slight play

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Oct 2011 56,027 miles

exhaust centre box outer skin poor

n/s/f headlamp full of condensation but beam pattern still ok

Pass 19 Nov 2010 50,226 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 45,245 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 38,680 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 32,677 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 25,768 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 22,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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YF52 ETZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YF52 ETZ, 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 YF52 ETZ registered?

YF52 ETZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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