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YG02 EEV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,422 mi
Last recorded106,422 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 EEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 106,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear backbox corrorded

Fail 5 Mar 2020 106,422 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear backbox corrorded

Pass 1 May 2019 101,665 miles

o/s/f/ upper ball joint slight play-n/s/f/ wheel bearing slight play-rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Apr 2018 99,249 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts to both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2017 92,331 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2017 92,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 86,696 miles

front brake pads wearing low need attention

front to rear brake pipes corroding

rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Apr 2015 79,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 72,654 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 63,842 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 63,842 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 60,460 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 58,933 miles

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

bulb warning light on

nearside washer jet poor

offside door damaged

offside rear bumper damaged

service light on

Fail 29 Jan 2011 58,933 miles

service light on

bulb warning light on

nearside washer jet poor

offside door damaged

offside rear bumper damaged

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 56,820 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 54,257 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 49,930 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 42,292 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 36,623 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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YG02 EEV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YG02 EEV, 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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YG02 EEV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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