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JB02 SLK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,008 mi
Last recorded150,008 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB02 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 150,008 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 145,749 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 145,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 136,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 128,005 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 119,940 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 116,842 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 114,409 miles

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2018 114,409 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Oct 2017 113,623 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 110,171 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 105,394 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 100,328 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 94,300 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2012 94,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 88,620 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 88,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 81,042 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 80,569 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 64,902 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 60,211 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 46,729 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 46,729 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 46,582 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise n/s rear park brake low effort

Pass 1 Mar 2007 35,778 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 24,206 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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JB02 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JB02 SLK, 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 JB02 SLK registered?

JB02 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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