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J20 FYN

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,616 mi
Last recorded63,616 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 FYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 63,616 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 63,559 miles

Slight under body corrosion

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 63,337 miles

Slight play in steering joints

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 62,685 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear driveshaft inner gaitors weeping

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 61,788 miles

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

Slight play in steering box

Pass 13 Feb 2012 60,401 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 59,290 miles

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)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 59,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 57,208 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 57,208 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 53,915 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2007 43,926 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 39,863 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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J20 FYN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J20 FYN, 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 J20 FYN registered?

J20 FYN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 November 2002.

Is J20 FYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J20 FYN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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