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JB52 APB

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

58,922 mi
Last recorded58,922 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB52 APB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 58,922 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 58,919 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2024 58,836 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 58,726 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 58,726 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 58,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

outer coverings on exhaust corroded but not blowing

Fail 23 May 2022 58,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

outer coverings on exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 18 May 2021 58,247 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

centre exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2019 58,089 miles

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

general under body and suspension corrosion

offside rear jacking block missing

Fail 9 Jul 2019 58,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

general under body and suspension corrosion

offside rear jacking block missing

Pass 28 Jun 2018 57,543 miles

Central silencer corroded

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 57,175 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded slightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre / rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2017 57,175 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded slightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre / rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 56,739 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2015 55,416 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 53,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 52,171 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 50,860 miles

both front tyres low inner edges

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 1 Jul 2011 48,342 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 46,188 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 41,412 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 37,656 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 33,334 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 26,345 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 26,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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
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JB52 APB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 JB52 APB, 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 JB52 APB registered?

JB52 APB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is JB52 APB safe to buy?

The MOT history for JB52 APB shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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