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YN02 WYC

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,529 mi
Last recorded99,529 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN02 WYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 99,529 miles

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

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

suspension components rusty undertrays

Pass 11 Jul 2018 97,580 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 96,285 miles

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust system poor condition

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 20 Jun 2016 95,675 miles

all coil springs poor condition

corrosion to all shockers

exhaust system poor condition

surface rust to brake pipes

Fail 1 May 2015 94,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrsion suspension components.

exhaust poor condition.

slight tread run out n/s/f tyre.

surface rust brake pipes.

Pass 1 May 2015 94,798 miles

corrsion suspension components.

exhaust poor condition.

slight tread run out n/s/f tyre.

surface rust brake pipes.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 92,658 miles

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust system poor condition

surface rust to brake pipes

Fail 28 Apr 2014 92,658 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust system poor condition

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 11 Apr 2013 91,177 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 91,177 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 89,555 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 89,548 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 87,115 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 87,115 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 82,069 miles

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

off side front tyre has cuts to the inner sidewall.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 67,872 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 67,872 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 62,870 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 52,316 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 43,565 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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YN02 WYC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YN02 WYC, 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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YN02 WYC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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