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YN52 TOU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,019 mi
Last recorded79,019 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 TOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 79,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 78,656 miles

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Underside body slightly corroded

Pass 27 May 2021 78,588 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2021 78,588 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 78,251 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 78,251 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 75,910 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 73,079 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 73,079 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 69,694 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 69,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 65,676 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 63,414 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 62,435 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 60,625 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 58,380 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 56,708 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 56,677 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 51,464 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 47,117 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 41,637 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2006 32,961 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 24,720 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 24,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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YN52 TOU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YN52 TOU, 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 YN52 TOU registered?

YN52 TOU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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