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YW02 MLN

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,545 mi
Last recorded75,545 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW02 MLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 75,545 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 75,545 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 74,459 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 71,399 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 67,139 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 62,619 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 56,579 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 52,770 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 52,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 50,447 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 46,675 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 46,675 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 43,586 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 40,008 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 33,649 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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YW02 MLN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YW02 MLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YW02 MLN registered?

YW02 MLN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is YW02 MLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW02 MLN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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