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J17 VAY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

122,380 mi
Last recorded122,380 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 VAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2020 122,380 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

EML light on

Front both wing corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear wing and tail light damaged

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 112,054 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Feb 2019 111,941 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake pads getting low

all over underbody surface corrosion

both front indicators slightly white

non standard wheels fitted

rear coil springs obscured by plastic trims

slight play in steering arms

surface corrosion on steel brake pipes

wheel arches corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2018 104,089 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 103,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre close to limit

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

engine management light on

exhaust front pipe to centre flange corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2016 94,400 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Exhaust corroded

Inner steering bushes perished

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jan 2015 80,942 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2014 80,812 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 73,682 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 73,370 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 69,228 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 69,228 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

eml on in dash

Pass 22 Dec 2011 64,915 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes are showing corrosion

Fail 22 Dec 2011 64,915 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front to rear metal brake pipes are showing corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2010 61,116 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 61,116 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 56,836 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 56,836 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 48,241 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 48,225 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 40,921 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 40,921 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 34,964 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 27,091 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 27,080 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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J17 VAY 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 56%.

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 J17 VAY, 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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J17 VAY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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