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YJ52 YNM

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,165 mi
Last recorded85,165 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 YNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 85,165 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 81,301 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 77,466 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 73,165 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 68,650 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 64,571 miles

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

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

Offside 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 Nov 2013 59,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 59,796 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 55,277 miles

ESP warning light on.

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 50,957 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 45,910 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 45,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 37,533 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 37,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 32,674 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 26,865 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 26,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 23,970 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 YNM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YJ52 YNM, 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 YNM registered?

YJ52 YNM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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