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J80 ALV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

85,738 mi
Last recorded85,738 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 ALV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 85,738 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 82,300 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 79,854 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 79,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 78,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 77,331 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 76,721 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 75,822 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 74,629 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing of on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre scrubing of on inner edge

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2017 72,005 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

bracket broken away from exhaust but system supported

Pass 16 Jun 2016 66,806 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2015 64,627 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 63,157 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 59,977 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 59,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2012 51,130 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight play in steering idler

Pass 10 May 2012 51,130 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight play in steering idler

Pass 6 May 2011 45,005 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 40,099 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 29,847 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 19,004 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 14,827 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)

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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J80 ALV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J80 ALV, 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 J80 ALV registered?

J80 ALV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is J80 ALV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J80 ALV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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