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YK02 MHM

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,302 mi
Last recorded102,302 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 MHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 May 2021 102,302 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

play at front wheels

Pass 26 Nov 2019 99,571 miles

Inner play in steering joints

all tyers slight wear on edges

brake pipes corroded

suspension components corroded

underbody corroded

undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2018 99,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer Tread Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 96,739 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front and both rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front to rear main feed brake pipe corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2015 91,215 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 83,859 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 83,856 miles

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

Offside Inner Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 76,024 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 72,206 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 72,193 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust bracket broken but system stiil supported

Pass 11 Apr 2012 70,445 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 65,317 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 58,883 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 46,539 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 38,214 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 27,390 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 15,308 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 MHM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YK02 MHM, 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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YK02 MHM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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