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EX52 JRV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,191 mi
Last recorded102,191 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 JRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 102,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 102,188 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 88,975 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 77,198 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 74,704 miles

Both rear wheel arches are corroded

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

Os rear lamp unit has a small crack

Rear Coil spring corroded Both at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame is very corroded

Rear sub frame mounting rubber have movement

Fail 31 Aug 2022 74,703 miles

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

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released All (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear wheel arches are corroded

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

Os rear lamp unit has a small crack

Rear Coil spring corroded Both at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame is very corroded

Rear sub frame mounting rubber have movement

Pass 15 Oct 2021 74,655 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 74,651 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 74,499 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 74,221 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded not see lower section very well (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded not see lower section very well (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 74,221 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded not see lower section very well (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded not see lower section very well (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 73,977 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 73,793 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 73,520 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 73,031 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 73,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 71,989 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 71,988 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 67,732 miles

n/s front tyre getting low on tread and wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2013 62,917 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 62,917 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 57,822 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 49,528 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 41,901 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 40,115 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 37,898 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 32,574 miles

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

o/s/r tyre close to limits in centre and statring to split on inside edge

Pass 9 Mar 2007 32,361 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 27,770 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 27,770 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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EX52 JRV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EX52 JRV, 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 EX52 JRV registered?

EX52 JRV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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