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YL51 CLX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,238 mi
Last recorded120,238 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 CLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 120,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

all suspension coil springs rusty and getting weak

condensation n/s headlamp

exhaust system rusty and weak

front brake balance just with in performance

Fail 29 Mar 2019 120,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

all suspension coil springs rusty and getting weak

condensation n/s headlamp

exhaust system rusty and weak

front brake balance just with in performance

Pass 4 Apr 2018 116,345 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

condensation in n/s headlight

exhaust system corroded

wipers poor

Pass 3 Apr 2017 114,236 miles

n/s/f tyre and n/s/r tyre devoid of tread on inner edges at time of test

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 5 Apr 2016 111,633 miles

condensation in n/s headlight

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing low

n/s/r tyre inner edge wearing low

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 7 Apr 2015 107,766 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 104,312 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2013 100,702 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 96,136 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 89,297 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 89,297 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 75,730 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 Jan 2010 75,730 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Feb 2009 70,456 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 66,266 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade split

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2007 63,691 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 60,954 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 60,804 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 60,804 miles

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

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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YL51 CLX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YL51 CLX, 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 YL51 CLX registered?

YL51 CLX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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