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YW02 OEY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

124,712 mi
Last recorded124,712 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW02 OEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 124,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush for roll bar worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush for antiroll bar worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 124,711 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Adjustment required (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush for roll bar worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush for antiroll bar worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 101,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 88,404 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 87,611 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 86,859 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 86,085 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 80,357 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 77,423 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 77,423 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 76,443 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 74,421 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 74,421 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 74,026 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 74,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 72,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 65,257 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 54,483 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 45,642 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 37,619 miles

both front tyres scrubbing off edges

Pass 8 Jun 2005 27,779 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 OEY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YW02 OEY, 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 YW02 OEY registered?

YW02 OEY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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