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G13 DMJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

49,402 mi
Last recorded49,402 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG13 DMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 49,402 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 48,193 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 46,697 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 46,150 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 44,973 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 44,973 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 43,481 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 41,119 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 41,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong format (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 39,637 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 32,539 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 32,130 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 30,916 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 30,526 miles

Both front brake discs are worn and lipped

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox oil leak

Nail in nearside front tyre. (Border line repairable if punctured)

Oil leak. Possible rocker cover gasket

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2015 30,511 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Both front brake discs are worn and lipped

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox oil leak

Nail in nearside front tyre. (Border line repairable if punctured)

Oil leak. Possible rocker cover gasket

Passenger seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 28,014 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 28,014 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 25,263 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 23,347 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

front brake discs worn - lipf.

Fail 16 Aug 2012 23,347 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

front brake discs worn - lipf.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 20,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 19,030 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 17,152 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 15,604 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 12,841 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 9,636 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 7,218 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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G13 DMJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 G13 DMJ, 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 G13 DMJ registered?

G13 DMJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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