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J200 TOP

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,729 mi
Last recorded118,729 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ200 TOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 118,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 118,680 miles

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

HEADLIGHT IMAGES WEAK

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 118,680 miles

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

HEADLIGHT IMAGES WEAK

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 115,519 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 115,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre heavily cracked/perished, strongly recommend replacement

Pass 1 Jul 2022 109,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 107,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 102,830 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2020 102,746 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 101,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 96,274 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 91,188 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 87,334 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides and center (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both rear tyres cracking sidewall

Pass 28 Aug 2015 86,056 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 84,545 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 84,545 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 82,680 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 82,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 12 May 2012 76,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 76,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 69,869 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 67,201 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 62,556 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 62,555 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 55,702 miles

exhaust bracket de-attached. exhaust system still susported

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Jul 2007 49,288 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 49,286 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 47,421 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 44,826 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 37,095 miles

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

Offside Front 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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J200 TOP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 J200 TOP, 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 J200 TOP registered?

J200 TOP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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