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HJ52 JLU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,530 mi
Last recorded133,530 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 JLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 133,530 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

washers work if operated on/off repeatedly

Fail 1 Jul 2021 133,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

washers work if operated on/off repeatedly

Pass 23 Mar 2020 132,814 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 127,768 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))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 127,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 117,908 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 113,870 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 112,870 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 103,232 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

gearbox to exhaust mointing broken

Pass 25 Sep 2014 90,303 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front pipe exhaust bracket broken & clamp

Jacking point missing from o/s/r

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded on 1st skin

Pass 4 Sep 2013 79,411 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer corroded on 1st skin slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2012 71,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 67,267 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 63,123 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 58,374 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 52,624 miles

all tyres close to lim its 2-3mm,underbody covered by trims...

Pass 8 Sep 2007 47,463 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 41,395 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 36,226 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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HJ52 JLU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HJ52 JLU, 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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HJ52 JLU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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