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J1 DYD

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Yellow Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

42,912 mi
Last recorded42,912 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 DYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 42,912 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 42,377 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 41,379 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 40,944 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 40,536 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 40,418 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 39,743 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 39,290 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Slight lift in both lower (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 38,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 38,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 37,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

drivers front tyre perishing slightly

Pass 3 May 2013 37,204 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 37,058 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 32,423 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 30,850 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 30,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2009 28,939 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 26,334 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 20,524 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 15,548 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

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)

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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J1 DYD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Yellow with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 J1 DYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J1 DYD?

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What year was J1 DYD registered?

J1 DYD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 April 2002.

Is J1 DYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 DYD shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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