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YJ02 WEP

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

97,560 mi
Last recorded97,560 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 WEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 97,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 96,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel pipes corroding undside

Fail 10 Jun 2023 96,757 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel pipes corroding undside

Pass 14 Oct 2022 94,304 miles

fuel pipes corroding rear

Fail 8 Oct 2022 94,238 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

fuel pipes corroding rear

Pass 2 Oct 2021 91,372 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 88,587 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

central exhaust box corroded

numerous components corroded underneath vehicle (surface rust)

Fail 10 Oct 2020 88,587 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

central exhaust box corroded

numerous components corroded underneath vehicle (surface rust)

Pass 9 Apr 2019 84,451 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 83,490 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Jun 2017 80,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

heavy surface corrosion to rear exhaust section at joint.

heavy underbody/suspension surface corrosion

rear pads look low

surface corrosion to front coil springs

Fail 6 Jun 2017 80,311 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

heavy surface corrosion to rear exhaust section at joint.

heavy underbody/suspension surface corrosion

rear pads look low

surface corrosion to front coil springs

surface corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 19 May 2016 75,929 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 75,924 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

light underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2015 72,727 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underbody and chassis corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2014 68,234 miles

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 63,430 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 63,418 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 61,188 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 61,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 58,668 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 50,519 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 43,571 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 32,310 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 24,535 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 16,776 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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YJ02 WEP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YJ02 WEP, 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 YJ02 WEP registered?

YJ02 WEP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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