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JF02 SLK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

29,029 mi
Last recorded29,029 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJF02 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 29,029 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 28,858 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 28,780 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 28,740 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 28,703 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 28,670 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 27,746 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 27,082 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 27,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 26,289 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 25,262 miles

light corrosion on nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 14 Dec 2013 24,530 miles

both rear tyres on aprox 3mm

Pass 18 Dec 2012 23,719 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 22,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 21,993 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 21,059 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 19,822 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 18,737 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 17,676 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 15,826 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 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 JF02 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 JF02 SLK registered?

JF02 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is JF02 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for JF02 SLK shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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