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YL02 JBU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

111,115 mi
Last recorded111,115 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 JBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 111,115 miles

rear disc pads below 50% worn

Pass 4 Apr 2023 109,611 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 109,598 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 109,591 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 108,859 miles

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

Underside suspension components corroding

Pass 9 Mar 2020 108,151 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 108,144 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 105,388 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 103,480 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion forming on underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2016 101,598 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 99,670 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 99,659 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 97,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 94,621 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 89,974 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 86,845 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 81,997 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 77,231 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 77,231 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 68,126 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 68,126 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 57,809 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 47,202 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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YL02 JBU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 YL02 JBU, 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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YL02 JBU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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