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AY52 JSX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,355 mi
Last recorded130,355 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 JSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 130,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 May 2021 124,913 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 122,845 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 122,845 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 117,394 miles

slight corrosion on the middle exhaust box but no weakened

Pass 29 Sep 2017 117,382 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 115,989 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 113,349 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 113,349 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 110,644 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 106,054 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 99,245 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 91,323 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 84,471 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 75,438 miles

Nearside tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2008 71,111 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 67,042 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 62,173 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 62,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AY52 JSX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver 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 AY52 JSX, 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 AY52 JSX registered?

AY52 JSX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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