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J33 JPM

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,854 mi
Last recorded94,854 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 JPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 94,854 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 90,775 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective partly broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 90,775 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective partly broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 87,435 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 84,099 miles

exhaust rattling

Fail 21 Jun 2023 84,099 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust rattling

Fail 23 May 2023 84,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 82,237 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 82,237 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 79,116 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 79,116 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 75,591 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 75,591 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 67,849 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

windscreen scratched

Fail 22 Jun 2017 67,849 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

windscreen scratched

Pass 13 Jun 2016 63,871 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 59,554 miles

EML on

Front bumper damaged

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSF outer tyre wall worn

Fail 29 May 2015 59,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

NSF outer tyre wall worn

EML on

Front bumper damaged

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 53,989 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

power steering fluid level on min

windscreen scratched

Pass 9 Jan 2013 48,564 miles

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

Condensation in offside front headlamp

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

Scratch in front screen

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 42,184 miles

condensation in offside headlight

Pass 26 Nov 2010 38,536 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 35,314 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 31,280 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

power steering fluid level on minimum

Pass 21 Aug 2007 24,879 miles

slight damage evident to nearside front tyre wall & wheel rim

Pass 16 May 2006 18,884 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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J33 JPM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J33 JPM, 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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J33 JPM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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