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YK52 BCT

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

65,804 mi
Last recorded65,804 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 BCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 65,804 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 3 Dec 2024 62,931 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 61,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 59,497 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 59,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 57,406 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 56,278 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 53,325 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 52,084 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 49,365 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 46,987 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 44,530 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 42,032 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 41,230 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 39,732 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 38,482 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 37,450 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 34,574 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 34,574 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 30,273 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 25,089 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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YK52 BCT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YK52 BCT, 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 YK52 BCT registered?

YK52 BCT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is YK52 BCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK52 BCT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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