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JF02 HGV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

89,555 mi
Last recorded89,555 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJF02 HGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 89,555 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 88,759 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 88,759 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 88,134 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 88,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 86,132 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 84,183 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 82,107 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both at flexi joints (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 81,175 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 79,900 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2017 77,402 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f inner tie rod has play

Pass 1 Mar 2016 75,051 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 73,560 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 73,547 miles

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

cracks in offside and nearside front tyre inner shoulders, but no ply or cords exposed. 235/35x19.

Pass 3 Mar 2014 68,510 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 68,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 66,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 57,746 miles

engine management light on

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Feb 2011 53,569 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 47,227 miles

cut in side wall of n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2009 40,489 miles

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

slight play in wheel bearing front

tyres sidewalls slighty damaged front o/s/r

Fail 18 Feb 2009 40,387 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

slight play in wheel bearing front

tyres sidewalls slighty damaged front o/s/r

Pass 15 Sep 2007 31,996 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 31,585 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 24,802 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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JF02 HGV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 JF02 HGV, 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 JF02 HGV registered?

JF02 HGV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 August 2002.

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