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YN52 WKG

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

73,828 mi
Last recorded73,828 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 WKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 73,828 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2024 72,993 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres worn down to 2.5-3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight front brake imbalance, nearside effort lower

Pass 7 Nov 2023 72,313 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 71,537 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 70,926 miles

Engine oil leaks not excessive

Intermediate exhaust silencer outer skins corroded but not blowing

Pass 10 Nov 2020 70,158 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 69,552 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 68,471 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 67,292 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 66,322 miles

battery securing bracket missing but battery still secure

Pass 19 Nov 2015 65,370 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 64,226 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 62,950 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 61,315 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 60,550 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 60,276 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 60,271 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)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 52,035 miles

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

both front tyres --- sidewalls cracking up

Pass 7 Oct 2009 42,229 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 31,771 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 26,643 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 22,877 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 19,617 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 WKG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 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 WKG, 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 WKG registered?

YN52 WKG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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