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YR02 CLV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,317 mi
Last recorded90,317 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 CLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 90,317 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 90,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 89,288 miles

Engine management lamp on

Front Exhaust brackets deteriorated and broken

Front Tyre's worn on edges

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

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

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2015 84,733 miles

O/S/F jacking point missing

Fail 26 May 2015 84,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F jacking point missing

Pass 27 May 2014 79,351 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 72,846 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 30 May 2013 72,846 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2012 67,087 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2011 63,433 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2011 63,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2010 57,189 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 57,184 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 50,513 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 May 2009 50,511 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 May 2008 43,619 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 39,000 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 32,787 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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YR02 CLV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR02 CLV, 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 YR02 CLV registered?

YR02 CLV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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