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B11 TJJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

102,906 mi
Last recorded102,906 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 TJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 102,906 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 102,095 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 101,695 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 101,687 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 101,228 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 99,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal perished

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2019 96,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 95,317 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 95,317 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 94,320 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 94,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 93,269 miles

Nearside dampness in headlight

Fail 11 Dec 2015 93,268 miles

Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Rear Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside dampness in headlight

Pass 17 Sep 2014 92,533 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 92,533 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 89,553 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 89,551 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 86,373 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 77,499 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 77,498 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 69,056 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 69,054 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2009 62,925 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2009 62,922 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2008 54,767 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 54,165 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 48,920 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 45,613 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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B11 TJJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 B11 TJJ, 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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B11 TJJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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