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YL02 YTH

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,089 mi
Last recorded104,089 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 YTH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 104,089 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 99,547 miles

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate.

N/S headlight top bracket broken

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

O/S/Front tyre wearing on the edges.

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 99,547 miles

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate.

N/S headlight top bracket broken

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/Front tyre wearing on the edges.

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 91,960 miles

Exhaust coroded

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 86,617 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 82,965 miles

slight crack in windscreen inzone{b}

Pass 22 Apr 2013 79,446 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 3 May 2012 74,370 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 72,664 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play nearside tie rod

Pass 19 Jul 2010 69,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 61,635 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 53,825 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 48,743 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 48,743 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2005 38,415 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 YTH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YTH, 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 YTH registered?

YL02 YTH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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