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FJ52 BGE

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

62,537 mi
Last recorded62,537 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 BGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 62,537 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 62,537 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 62,386 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 62,152 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 61,578 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 60,859 miles

Front corrosion to braking and suspension components.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear corrosion to braking and suspension components.

Pass 13 Aug 2021 60,440 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 59,468 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 58,588 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 44,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 44,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 34,488 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 34,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits in sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits in sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

light cracking in sidewalls both front tyres

Pass 16 Aug 2016 33,678 miles

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 11 Aug 2015 31,781 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 30,981 miles

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 13 Aug 2013 30,464 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 29,390 miles

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)

steering damper slight oil seepage

Fail 9 Aug 2012 29,388 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 27,927 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 26,952 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 25,644 miles

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 15 Aug 2008 24,558 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 20,407 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 18,969 miles

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

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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FJ52 BGE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FJ52 BGE, 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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FJ52 BGE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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