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YR52 JNJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

195,134 mi
Last recorded195,134 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 JNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 195,134 miles

Drive belts worn

Exhaust leak and corrosion

Front lower radiator support corroded

NS Mirror and side repeater damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2017 194,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers fitted obscuring some areas/components

nearside mirror/side repeater damaged

slight play in both front wheel bearings

various areas of corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2015 190,502 miles

n/s mirror damaged

engine light on

Fail 22 Oct 2015 190,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine light on

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2014 184,014 miles

Cooling system level warning lamp illuminated

EML illuminated

Nearside door mirror casing/indicator lens damaged slightly but no sharp edges or projections

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp levelling device not working

offside door mirror indicator lens damaged slightly

outer sills covered not allowing full inspection

slight corrosion/damage to nearside front arch but no sharp edges or projections

Fail 21 Oct 2014 183,730 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Cooling system level warning lamp illuminated

EML illuminated

Nearside door mirror casing/indicator lens damaged slightly but no sharp edges or projections

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp levelling device not working

offside door mirror indicator lens damaged slightly

outer sills covered not allowing full inspection

slight corrosion/damage to nearside front arch but no sharp edges or projections

Fail 6 Oct 2014 182,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine Management Lamp (EML)illuminated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear silencer box, cover becoming detached.

LPG cap missing.

Nearside wing mirror housing damaged.

Radiator fluid level low.

Rear brake application slightly uneven.

This is the result of a Quality Check carried out by a VOSA Examiner.

Fail 22 Sep 2014 181,791 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

EML illuminated

LPG cover/cap missing

rear brakes fluctuating slightly

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

wheel arches corroded slightly but no sharp edges

Pass 4 Oct 2013 165,421 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 164,989 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 145,612 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine diagnostics light stays on & BAS & ESP

Pass 5 Oct 2011 124,377 miles

both rear brake pipes rusty.

centre section exhaust outer skin weak

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 30 Sep 2011 124,154 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

both rear brake pipes rusty.

centre section exhaust outer skin weak

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Oct 2010 110,112 miles

rear discs rusty

rear exhust box rusty

water in o/s/f indcator

Fail 6 Oct 2010 110,096 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear discs rusty

rear exhust box rusty

water in o/s/f indcator

Fail 18 Sep 2009 95,163 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 95,163 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 76,612 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 58,575 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 45,911 miles

engine management light on all the time

Pass 5 Oct 2005 34,332 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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YR52 JNJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YR52 JNJ, 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 YR52 JNJ registered?

YR52 JNJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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