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YN02 XHV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

86,846 mi
Last recorded86,846 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN02 XHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 86,846 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 84,619 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 82,483 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted and lightly chaffed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2024 82,483 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted and lightly chaffed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 81,220 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 79,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 78,575 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front headlamp pattern slightly distorted.

Fail 27 May 2021 78,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking at bleed screw. (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front headlamp pattern slightly distorted.

Pass 28 May 2020 76,991 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlight patterns deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2019 74,822 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back plate. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back plate. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 72,436 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 72,436 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2017 70,498 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 70,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Apr 2015 69,938 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 69,938 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 68,636 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2014 68,636 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

EML light on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 66,852 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 64,550 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 60,559 miles

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

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

offside front tyre slightly worn edge of tread.

Pass 24 Apr 2010 56,621 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 56,621 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 52,366 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 52,366 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 45,750 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 40,620 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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YN02 XHV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 XHV, 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 XHV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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