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J88 AMG

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

75,498 mi
Last recorded75,498 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 75,498 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 74,316 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 73,044 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 73,043 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 72,744 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 72,417 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 71,374 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 70,516 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 70,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Inner And Outer Edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Just Starting To Crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Just Starting To Crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 68,985 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 67,483 miles

SLIGHT WEAR TO N/S/F TYRE OUTER EDGE

Pass 20 Feb 2016 65,726 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 64,757 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 63,463 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 60,682 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 60,682 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 56,741 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 53,100 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 51,149 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing outside.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 43,270 miles

condition offside rear brake disc

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2008 39,876 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 39,689 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 33,014 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 27,887 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 27,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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J88 AMG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 J88 AMG, 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 J88 AMG registered?

J88 AMG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 February 2002.

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