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HY51 JHA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,640 mi
Last recorded98,640 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 JHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 98,640 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 93,274 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 92,562 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 89,800 miles

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

o/s engine mtg losing fluid

slight leak from steering damper

Fail 8 Oct 2018 89,800 miles

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

o/s engine mtg losing fluid

slight leak from steering damper

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 86,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

low brake pad warning light comes on when pedal depressed,pads ok

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 86,424 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

low brake pad warning light comes on when pedal depressed,pads ok

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 80,584 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 78,881 miles

n/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake hoses starting to crack

Fail 19 Feb 2016 78,881 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake hoses starting to crack

Pass 9 Mar 2015 75,969 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering track rod linkage

Pass 17 Mar 2014 72,994 miles

O/S/R tyre getting low (2mm)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 69,803 miles

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 26 Apr 2013 69,803 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 17 May 2012 68,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 64,419 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 59,648 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant leak from rear of engine [ poss head gasket ]

Pass 6 May 2009 54,149 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 47,671 miles

Front pads approx 75% worn and discs lipped

Pass 8 Jan 2007 38,673 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 30,039 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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HY51 JHA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HY51 JHA, 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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HY51 JHA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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