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C14 NJG

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

118,389 mi
Last recorded118,389 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 NJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 118,389 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 118,198 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 105,292 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 105,292 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 98,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 98,177 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 88,944 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 79,389 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 79,389 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 66,561 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 62,875 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 62,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 62,582 miles

Dash lights interacting with hazard lights operating

Headlights in poor condition

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 62,581 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Dash lights interacting with hazard lights operating

Headlights in poor condition

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 61,898 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 61,863 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords around tread 225/50/16 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm and cracking, advise to replace asap 225/50/16

engine management light on

nearside and offside front tyres on legal limit of 1.6mm and cracking, advise to replace asap 205/55/16

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2017 58,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking around tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking around tread 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

rear tyres showing signs of wear and cracking around treads. 225/50/16

Pass 12 Jan 2016 55,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 55,091 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 52,753 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 50,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 48,715 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 48,715 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 47,324 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 45,657 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 45,657 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 43,351 miles

all brake pads getting low

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Nov 2008 40,852 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 40,802 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 36,842 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 30,694 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 22,104 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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C14 NJG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 C14 NJG, 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 C14 NJG registered?

C14 NJG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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