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FG52 JUF

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,331 mi
Last recorded92,331 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 JUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 92,331 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre exhaust bracket corroded/broken not securing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake backplate corroded

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

engine mil light on

Fail 18 Jan 2021 92,331 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre exhaust bracket corroded/broken not securing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake backplate corroded

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 83,583 miles

Exhaust centre box and joint clamp deteriorated.

Pass 21 Nov 2018 83,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 83,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 82,528 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

under body corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 81,038 miles

Body has slight corrosion on the underside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 9 Oct 2015 79,125 miles

Nearside Rear tyre shoulders worn smooth. No ply or cords visible

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion multiple underside components (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle was presented for inspection in wet conditions

Fail 5 Oct 2015 79,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre shoulders worn smooth. No ply or cords visible

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion multiple underside components (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle was presented for inspection in wet conditions

Pass 4 Oct 2014 77,024 miles

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)

undersheild fitted obscuring the view of components tested

Pass 17 Jun 2013 67,050 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 58,869 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 54,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 13 Jun 2011 54,827 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 14 Jun 2010 51,037 miles

o/s ball joint rubber split, n/s rear brake pipe has slight corrosion and exhaust rear box outer skin is corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2009 47,035 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 43,934 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 39,551 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 39,551 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2007 39,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2007 39,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 32,999 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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FG52 JUF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 FG52 JUF, 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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FG52 JUF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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