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YS02 PLZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,180 mi
Last recorded121,180 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 PLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 121,180 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 119,521 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 118,428 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 118,045 miles

tread depth low nearside rear

Pass 8 Sep 2015 111,919 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 107,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 107,804 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 106,672 miles

play in front top ball joint

rear pads getting low

Pass 21 Sep 2012 97,324 miles

both front tyres on limits

Pass 29 Sep 2011 95,801 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 95,801 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 93,138 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 89,429 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2008 86,509 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 83,543 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 79,501 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside 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)

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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YS02 PLZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YS02 PLZ, 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 YS02 PLZ registered?

YS02 PLZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 August 2002.

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