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YU02 JKZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,185 mi
Last recorded94,185 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU02 JKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 94,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

UNDERBODY/ SILLS/ ARCHES CORRODED

Pass 10 May 2022 90,095 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2021 82,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal, at time of retest (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2021 82,003 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2020 76,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in steering ball joints

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit (both sides) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 76,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in steering ball joints

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit (both sides) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 67,669 miles

all brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2018 64,998 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 63,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible hose to abs unit (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 62,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible hose to abs unit (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Feb 2016 62,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible hose to abs unit (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2015 60,876 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 59,053 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 59,053 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 57,611 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 57,611 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 56,028 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 56,028 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 50,938 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 42,118 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 41,245 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 40,463 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 37,811 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 33,164 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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YU02 JKZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YU02 JKZ, 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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YU02 JKZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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