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YK02 HFM

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,081 mi
Last recorded141,081 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 HFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 141,081 miles

Both rear brake hoses perishing

Fail 30 Jul 2018 141,081 miles

Both rear brake hoses perishing

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 125,915 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 125,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 114,489 miles

both rear tyre valves deteriorating

front brakes slight imbalance

oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2016 114,489 miles

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

both rear tyre valves deteriorating

front brakes slight imbalance

nearside front tyre worn uneven inner edge

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2015 100,633 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

nearside rear outer brake pad worn

Pass 25 Jul 2014 91,350 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 80,278 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 80,278 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 80,252 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 80,252 miles

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 79,523 miles

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 5 Dec 2011 79,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 7 Jan 2011 78,490 miles

Car has engine and/or floor covers fitted. Unable to see certain testable items.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Unable to fully inspect rear road springs.

Fail 5 Jan 2011 78,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Car has engine and/or floor covers fitted. Unable to see certain testable items.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Unable to fully inspect rear road springs.

Fail 7 Jan 2010 75,792 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 75,792 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 75,274 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 63,248 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 43,683 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 26,190 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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YK02 HFM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YK02 HFM, 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 YK02 HFM registered?

YK02 HFM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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