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YF52 NJX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,828 mi
Last recorded71,828 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 NJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 71,828 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel intermediate arm bush worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 71,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured chassis mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel intermediate arm bush worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 67,738 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 62,491 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 57,651 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 57,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 54,112 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 54,112 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 51,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 48,102 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 43,962 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 40,664 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 37,809 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 33,862 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 30,759 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 27,593 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 27,593 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 24,260 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 21,480 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 18,695 miles

2mm to 3mm left of wear on front brake pads

Pass 15 Nov 2005 15,179 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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YF52 NJX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc 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 NJX, 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 NJX registered?

YF52 NJX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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