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YT02 YDG

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,987 mi
Last recorded137,987 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT02 YDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 137,987 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 137,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2018 134,825 miles

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

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

poor center exhaust

Fail 12 Nov 2018 134,825 miles

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

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

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

poor center exhaust

Pass 22 Nov 2017 129,823 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 129,823 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 126,905 miles

centre exhaust box outer cover deteriorated

plastic covers fitted to outer sills obscuring some underside prescribed areas

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2015 125,390 miles

centre exhaust box outer cover deteriorated

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2014 124,316 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust box outer cover deteriorated

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 31 Oct 2014 124,316 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust box outer cover deteriorated

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 1 Nov 2013 121,388 miles

centre exhaust box outer cover corroded

windscreen slight damage

Fail 24 Oct 2013 121,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

centre exhaust box outer cover corroded

front tyres treads small cracks appearing (needs attention)

windscreen slight damage

Pass 31 Oct 2012 119,696 miles

centre exhaust box outer cover corroded

front brakes slight imbalance

front nearside tyre edges worn (close to limit)

front offside tyre edges worn

Pass 26 Sep 2011 117,497 miles

centre exhaust box outer cover slightly corroded

front tyres edges worn

windscreen slight damage

Pass 21 Sep 2010 115,335 miles

centre exhaust box outer cover corroded

front tyres edges worn

Fail 13 Sep 2010 115,300 miles

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

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

centre exhaust box outer cover corroded

front tyres edges worn

r/n/s tyre nail in tread/worn edge

Pass 6 Mar 2009 112,447 miles

both rear tyres worn

centre exhaust box outer cover corroded

r/n/s tyre nail in tread

Pass 1 Mar 2008 110,176 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 107,246 miles

w/screen slight damage †brake master cyl level slightly low †centre exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2006 103,040 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 103,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

w/screen slight damage †brake master cyl level slightly low † †

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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YT02 YDG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YT02 YDG, 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 YT02 YDG registered?

YT02 YDG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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