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YG02 EEW

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,487 mi
Last recorded95,487 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 EEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 95,487 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front loose in clips. Only just clearing the screen enough (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on inner edge Tracking issue? (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit fail is below (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

under body corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2023 91,288 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2023 91,288 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2022 90,919 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 90,227 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 89,980 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 85,567 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 85,566 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 82,873 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 78,047 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 72,147 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 69,605 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 64,258 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 64,258 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 60,443 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 55,301 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 50,011 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres nearing tread depth wear indicators

Fail 11 Mar 2011 50,011 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres nearing tread depth wear indicators

Pass 12 Mar 2010 44,590 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 40,102 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 32,686 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 23,991 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 EEW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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