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YL02 KAJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,778 mi
Last recorded108,778 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 KAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 108,778 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 103,849 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 97,989 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 92,830 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 92,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 88,582 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 81,056 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 74,473 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 74,473 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 68,054 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 68,054 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 60,948 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 51,753 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,655 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 43,488 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 35,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 25,866 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 17,527 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 17,527 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 KAJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YL02 KAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL02 KAJ registered?

YL02 KAJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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