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BK02 JJV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,572 mi
Last recorded161,572 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 JJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 161,572 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body corroded and covered in underseal

Pass 9 Jun 2025 159,714 miles

All suspension corroded

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 159,198 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 159,198 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 158,648 miles

Body corroded and soft to the touch around part of the rear towing eye but not within a prescribed area.

Exhaust mounting defective One rubber missing from the rearmost mounting and earth strap broken at same point. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 158,633 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch where it closes the sill assembly and also corroded / underseal pealing back from arch lip at various places. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Body corroded and soft to the touch around part of the rear towing eye but not within a prescribed area.

Exhaust mounting defective One rubber missing from the rearmost mounting and earth strap broken at same point. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch where it closes the sill assembly and also corroded / underseal pealing back from arch lip at various places. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 158,123 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 157,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2021 157,554 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2020 156,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

starting to rust on edges of floors

wiper blades wearing

Fail 27 Jul 2020 156,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting on inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

starting to rust on edges of floors

wiper blades wearing

Pass 2 Jul 2019 115,116 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively support bearing rubber starting to unbond (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 153,570 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 153,113 miles

Central Rear Centre silencer outer casing corrosion / no leak.

Nearside Rear Rear silencer rubber isolator / hanger split.

Fail 16 May 2017 153,113 miles

Central Rear Centre silencer outer casing corrosion / no leak.

Nearside Rear Rear silencer rubber isolator / hanger split.

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid One jet blocked / one jet poor delivery. (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 143,712 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 143,712 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 128,489 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 114,783 miles

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

centre rear exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2013 98,862 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres treads low

Pass 25 Jun 2012 88,613 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

battery insecure

centre silencer in poor condition

Pass 27 Jun 2011 78,540 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 70,372 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 54,599 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 46,743 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 46,743 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 41,107 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 34,665 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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BK02 JJV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK02 JJV, 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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BK02 JJV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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