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BG51 JKX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,325 mi
Last recorded94,325 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 JKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 94,325 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 94,325 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 93,339 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 92,915 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 91,069 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 91,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 87,603 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 87,603 miles

Rear Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 85,129 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 77,087 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 72,148 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 63,022 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 54,019 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 45,150 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 45,150 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 37,835 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 31,924 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 30 May 2009 24,956 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 19,848 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 15,692 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 10,556 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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BG51 JKX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BG51 JKX, 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 BG51 JKX registered?

BG51 JKX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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