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YT52 THU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

77,640 mi
Last recorded77,640 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 THU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 77,640 miles

under trays fitted blocking view of some components

Fail 17 Oct 2025 77,640 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

under trays fitted blocking view of some components

Pass 8 Jul 2024 77,410 miles

Front Underbody corroded

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light High Level Lens Loose (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 77,395 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Underbody corroded

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light High Level Lens Loose (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 76,995 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

service overdue

Fail 26 Jun 2023 76,995 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both lamps (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected head light (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

head lights poor output

service overdue

Pass 28 Jun 2022 76,303 miles

Front both shock absorbers corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively possible due to rusty pad marks on disc's (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 75,684 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 75,174 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four shockers badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 75,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four shockers badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 74,309 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished 225/50 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 74,309 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished 225/50 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 72,990 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 71,476 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 69,726 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 68,095 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both wipers split

Fail 23 Apr 2015 68,095 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

both wipers split

rear number plate insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 66,616 miles

Both front tyres 3mm and badly cracked

Front discs slightly corroded

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

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

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 30 Apr 2014 66,616 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres 3mm and badly cracked

Front discs slightly corroded

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

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

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 22 Apr 2014 66,574 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 64,885 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 60,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 54,019 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 54,019 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 52,628 miles

heavy movement in both sides front lower ball joints, steering system and front hub assemblies

Pass 5 Sep 2008 43,517 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 41,948 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 38,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 34,252 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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YT52 THU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 YT52 THU, 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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YT52 THU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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