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J400 SGS

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,105 mi
Last recorded100,105 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 SGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 100,105 miles

Front exhaust mounts x2 deteriorated [exhaust still supported]

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2026 100,105 miles

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

Front exhaust mounts x2 deteriorated [exhaust still supported]

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 99,727 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 99,727 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 99,036 miles

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

both rear tyres has slight play

Pass 16 Sep 2022 97,882 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 97,882 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 95,330 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 93,073 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 90,154 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 88,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 87,201 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 86,881 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 86,471 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 85,705 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 85,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 18 May 2013 84,808 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 83,724 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 82,048 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 67,283 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 53,664 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 40,810 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 32,867 miles

Front pads low.

Play in front wheel bearings.

Small slit to o/s/r tyre outer wall.

Pass 3 Mar 2006 29,968 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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J400 SGS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J400 SGS, 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 J400 SGS registered?

J400 SGS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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