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YX52 SFN

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,568 mi
Last recorded55,568 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 SFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 55,568 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated not blowing at time of test

Nearside Rear suspension arms and there components corroded

Offside Rear suspension arms and there components corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 25 Jul 2025 54,348 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside exhaust silencer box deteriorated/not blowing at time of test

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 24 Jul 2025 54,348 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure mounting broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside exhaust silencer box deteriorated/not blowing at time of test

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 31 Jul 2024 51,315 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2023 48,536 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated but not blowing.

Pass 3 Aug 2022 44,572 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 42,215 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 41,012 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 40,761 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 39,153 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 38,071 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 36,700 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2015 34,868 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2015 34,867 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported x2 (7.1.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2014 31,037 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 26,388 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 22,728 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 22,136 miles

brake fluid level low

oil leak gearbox

Pass 27 Apr 2010 21,615 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 29,835 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 17,835 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 16,657 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 14,502 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 12,719 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 SFN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SFN, 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 SFN registered?

YX52 SFN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 October 2002.

Is YX52 SFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX52 SFN shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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