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J1 KJL

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

48,490 mi
Last recorded48,490 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 KJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 48,490 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 48,106 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 47,996 miles

Rear Rear tyres cracking on outer edge

Pass 31 Mar 2023 47,277 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres are cracking due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 47,263 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engie has a slight oil leak from the sump gaskit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres are cracking due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 46,528 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 45,964 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 45,754 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 45,577 miles

corrosion on all brake disc`s

Pass 27 Feb 2018 45,168 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre cracking inbetween treads

Pass 11 May 2017 44,797 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 43,973 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 43,973 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 43,325 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 41,966 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 41,682 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 41,553 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 41,380 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 41,027 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 40,452 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 38,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 37,046 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 33,889 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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J1 KJL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 KJL, 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 J1 KJL registered?

J1 KJL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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The MOT history for J1 KJL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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