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A7 NJK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

77,187 mi
Last recorded77,187 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 NJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 77,187 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 77,187 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 75,533 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 75,533 miles

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 73,047 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 69,720 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 67,115 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 67,115 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 66,323 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 66,323 miles

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 65,283 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 7 Jun 2019 65,283 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 4 Jun 2018 62,549 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 59,645 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 54,761 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 54,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 50,988 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 47,989 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 43,848 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2011 37,085 miles

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

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 30 Dec 2010 33,079 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 30,434 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 28,088 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 23,900 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 19,829 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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A7 NJK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A7 NJK, 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 A7 NJK registered?

A7 NJK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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