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YX52 HXR

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

58,975 mi
Last recorded58,975 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 HXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 58,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / split around tread blocks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / split around tread blocks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel rim edge damaged,

Fail 14 Apr 2021 58,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / split around tread blocks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / split around tread blocks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel rim edge damaged,

Pass 18 Mar 2020 58,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/Splitting around tread blocks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked / Splitting around tread blocks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 58,834 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/Splitting around tread blocks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked / Splitting around tread blocks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 58,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking around edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking around edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 57,593 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 56,915 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 55,517 miles

slight play, steering box.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 53,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 50,916 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 49,899 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 49,899 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

osf tyre worn on inner ege

Pass 21 Dec 2011 47,454 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 44,523 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2009 41,139 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 38,697 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 35,488 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 31,929 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 27,783 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 27,506 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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YX52 HXR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YX52 HXR, 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 YX52 HXR registered?

YX52 HXR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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