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YX52 HXS

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,314 mi
Last recorded120,314 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 HXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 120,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 119,226 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 119,226 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 117,267 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 114,633 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 104,442 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded two front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 94,398 miles

Cut in N/S/R tyre - tyre getting low

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 94,398 miles

Cut in N/S/R tyre - tyre getting low

Pass 1 Aug 2014 85,649 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 77,488 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 71,440 miles

Centre exhaust silencer casing deteriorated

Exhaust to gearbox mounting corroded / deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre : outer wall slightly damaged

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 66,312 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 66,312 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 61,233 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 57,877 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 54,628 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 51,552 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 46,459 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 37,770 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 HXS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HXS, 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 HXS registered?

YX52 HXS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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