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YY52 KWK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,681 mi
Last recorded94,681 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 KWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 94,681 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 91,638 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 89,365 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 85,568 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

general suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2017 85,568 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure inner bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective bracket broken(recheck headlight aim) (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

general suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2016 81,729 miles

all metal brake pipes have grease on.

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 81,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

all metal brake pipes have grease on.

Pass 24 Nov 2015 76,977 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 70,279 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 66,080 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 62,200 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust down pipe bracket corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2011 54,313 miles

2x front tyres low

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 54,313 miles

2x front tyres low

Pass 8 Apr 2010 49,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 46,239 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 42,126 miles

advise that exhaust system rusty/ns/f indicator lense sligth crack

Pass 4 Apr 2007 39,013 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 34,927 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 31,563 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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YY52 KWK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc 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 YY52 KWK, 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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YY52 KWK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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