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YL51 UMZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

147,988 mi
Last recorded147,988 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 147,988 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 147,515 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 147,209 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 147,208 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 147,208 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 146,635 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 145,436 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 141,078 miles

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

handbrake inbalance just met

Fail 26 Apr 2019 144,044 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

handbrake inbalance just met

Pass 22 May 2018 137,429 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 135,919 miles

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

Offside Rear park brake requires attention

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 133,777 miles

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

Offside Rear park brake requires attention

under trays

Pass 23 May 2015 131,207 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 129,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 16 Apr 2013 122,986 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 120,269 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 117,319 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 114,114 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 110,562 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 91,812 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 91,810 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 65,575 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 34,097 miles

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

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 UMZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YL51 UMZ, 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 YL51 UMZ registered?

YL51 UMZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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