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YN52 TVP

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,526 mi
Last recorded153,526 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 TVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 153,526 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease on all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2021 153,525 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease on all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2020 151,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 151,846 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 146,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 133,496 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 130,173 miles

exhaust system corroded

general underbody corroded

headlamps condensed up

inner steering arm gaiters twisted

light misting of oil around both rear shocks

nearside washer jet partialy blocked

oil resadue on engine

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2015 130,170 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust system corroded

general underbody corroded

handbrake travel high

headlamps condensed up

inner steering arm gaiters twisted

light misting of oil around both rear shocks

nearside washer jet partialy blocked

oil resadue on engine

rear springs corroded

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 126,474 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust corroded

slight play nearside front wheel

Fail 14 Aug 2014 126,474 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust corroded

slight play nearside front wheel

Pass 15 Jul 2013 122,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 114,677 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 106,417 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 101,472 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 95,415 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 89,101 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 86,253 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 86,253 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 77,223 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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YN52 TVP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YN52 TVP, 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 TVP registered?

YN52 TVP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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