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A21 JDY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

84,041 mi
Last recorded84,041 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 JDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 84,041 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 82,417 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 80,882 miles

Central Rear outer skin corroded on rear exhaust pipe inner silencer

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 79,422 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 78,831 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 78,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front/rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front/rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 78,381 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front/rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front/rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 77,348 miles

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

n/s+o/s main brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2018 76,501 miles

centre exhaust corroded through first skin no leaks at test

poss bad conection on n/sr stop light

Pass 5 Apr 2017 75,949 miles

poss fault on n/sr light side and stop light on at test

rear silencer corroded through first skin not blowing at test

Pass 6 Apr 2016 74,906 miles

exhaust first skin corroded not leaking at test

slight play on o/s=n/sf hubs

some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2015 73,050 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 71,606 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 70,282 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 67,948 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 65,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 63,289 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 59,105 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 57,887 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 54,875 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 41,680 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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A21 JDY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 A21 JDY, 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 A21 JDY registered?

A21 JDY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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