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YG51 TJR

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,285 mi
Last recorded135,285 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 TJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 135,285 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 135,285 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 122,107 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 110,802 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion present throughout will require a good clean and wax oil in the summer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 97,014 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 86,772 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 86,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 78,312 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 78,312 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 71,186 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 68,176 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 59,383 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 51,325 miles

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

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

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2011 49,360 miles

Nearside Front 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 22 Jul 2010 44,727 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 44,727 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 36,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 36,817 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 30,197 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 26,733 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 19,876 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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YG51 TJR 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 76.2%.

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 YG51 TJR, 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 YG51 TJR registered?

YG51 TJR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 February 2002.

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