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YJ52 SCA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,329 mi
Last recorded75,329 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 SCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 75,329 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 74,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 74,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 74,334 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 73,738 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 73,001 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 72,433 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 71,384 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 70,499 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 68,422 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 66,357 miles

front & rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2013 63,698 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 60,662 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 58,380 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 56,919 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 54,005 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 50,525 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 50,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 45,102 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 43,510 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 39,612 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 28,550 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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YJ52 SCA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 YJ52 SCA, 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 YJ52 SCA registered?

YJ52 SCA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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The MOT history for YJ52 SCA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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