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F16 JME

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

74,640 mi
Last recorded74,640 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 JME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 74,640 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 73,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 71,638 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 70,456 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 68,874 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 68,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 67,679 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 67,021 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 63,957 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 62,181 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 59,362 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 55,564 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 52,594 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 48,935 miles

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

small cut in o/s/f tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2012 41,126 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 35,268 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 29,540 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 24,396 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)

Pass 31 May 2008 18,074 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 11,373 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 9,960 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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F16 JME is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 F16 JME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F16 JME registered?

F16 JME is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 May 2002.

Is F16 JME safe to buy?

The MOT history for F16 JME shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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