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BU52 JVV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

48,377 mi
Last recorded48,377 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 JVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 48,377 miles

covers obscuring some components

Fail 30 May 2022 48,377 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 14 Oct 2021 48,176 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 48,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 47,724 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective O/s n/s (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 47,294 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 47,289 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 46,302 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2017 45,367 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 44,627 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 43,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

both front tyre cracking

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Oct 2014 41,780 miles

Both front tyres have perished sidewalls

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2013 39,576 miles

All 4 tyres average 3mm tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Oct 2012 38,114 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Oct 2011 36,999 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 35,075 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 32,759 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 32,759 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 31,892 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 29,831 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 29,831 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 28,057 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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BU52 JVV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BU52 JVV, 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 BU52 JVV registered?

BU52 JVV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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