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YL02 NHG

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,202 mi
Last recorded85,202 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 NHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 85,202 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses are cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear sill has heavy surface corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sill has heavy surface corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front blades are slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded at rear

prop shaft rubber deteriorated

surface corrosion to underbody

Fail 18 Oct 2021 85,202 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses are cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear sill has heavy surface corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sill has heavy surface corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front blades are slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded at rear

prop shaft rubber deteriorated

surface corrosion to underbody

Pass 29 Oct 2020 84,812 miles

NSF tyre cracking in the tread

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

both head light slightly cloudy

prop shaft mount rubber split

Pass 18 Apr 2019 84,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 84,287 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 83,960 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 83,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault if problem reoccurs will require further work (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 83,347 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 83,347 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 82,400 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 82,400 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 79,752 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 79,752 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 78,858 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 78,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 77,920 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 76,678 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 75,758 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 73,154 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 69,996 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 66,080 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 62,397 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 62,397 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 35,542 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 NHG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NHG, 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 YL02 NHG registered?

YL02 NHG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 June 2002.

Is YL02 NHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL02 NHG shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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