CarVerify

Free Car Check

JA02 TAT

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,938 mi
Last recorded130,938 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA02 TAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 130,938 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 130,938 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 130,713 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 130,713 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 130,365 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 130,364 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear (0.1 (d))

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 130,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 128,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Nov 2016 128,561 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Sep 2015 128,545 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 121,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 119,498 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 5 Sep 2013 107,176 miles

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

exhaust center box in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2012 94,211 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 83,500 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 72,537 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 60,896 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 48,339 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 39,500 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 39,500 miles

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

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

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 15 Sep 2006 31,962 miles

Nearside Front 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
Full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

JA02 TAT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 JA02 TAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JA02 TAT?

You can check the full history of JA02 TAT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JA02 TAT registered?

JA02 TAT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 October 2002.

Is JA02 TAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for JA02 TAT shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JA02 TAT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JA02 TAT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.