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J888 NYC

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,064 mi
Last recorded90,064 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 NYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 90,064 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 90,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 85,553 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 85,553 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 83,649 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Mid box corroded

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2022 81,910 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2021 79,860 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 79,754 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 17 Sep 2019 79,594 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 78,000 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 78,000 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 73,072 miles

Nearside Rear tyre signs of perishing

Pass 11 Oct 2016 69,692 miles

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)

nearside & offside front tyres worn on inner edge

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2015 68,420 miles

Nearside Front brake binding on.

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

under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 28 Aug 2014 65,273 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 65,085 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 50,320 miles

Exhaust centre box deteriorated

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 50,320 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust centre box deteriorated

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 49,903 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 49,879 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 48,323 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 48,323 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 46,962 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 46,962 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 43,861 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 43,731 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 39,519 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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J888 NYC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J888 NYC, 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 J888 NYC registered?

J888 NYC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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