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JH51 AUG

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

71,305 mi
Last recorded71,305 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH51 AUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 71,305 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 69,789 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All rear subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All rear subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shocks outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 69,789 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All rear subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All rear subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shocks outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 68,257 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ( ALL Brake hoses. ) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ( casing corroded... ) (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (Casing corroded... ) (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ( ALL Rear arms corroded... ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel ( Also nearside steering idler has light play... ) (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( ALL Rear Bushes worn. ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 66,388 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (( ALL brake hose ferrules corroded... )) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ( Casing corroded. ) (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (( Cracking on the sidewall & within the tread area... Replacement recommended.. )) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing 9 casing corroded. ) (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (( Cracking on sidewall & within the tread area... Replacement recommended... ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (( ALL Rear arms corroded... )) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( ALL Rear bushes worn ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel ( Also nearside steering idler has slight movement. ) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 64,378 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ( ALL Brake hose ferrules corroded. ) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ( Both front shock absorbers heavily corroded. ) (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ( Water ingress on the inside of the headlight. ) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel ( Also nearside steering idler has light movement. ) (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ( ALL Rear suspension components corroded. ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 64,378 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ( outer sidewall of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ( ALL Brake hose ferrules corroded. ) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ( Both front shock absorbers heavily corroded. ) (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ( Water ingress on the inside of the headlight. ) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel ( Also nearside steering idler has light movement. ) (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ( ALL Rear suspension components corroded. ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 62,757 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

OSR and NSF jacking blocks missing

Offside Front Headlamp has condensation inside but not effecting image

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 58,687 miles

Advise under trays fitted

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Both of the front shock absorbers have corroded casings

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & cracking on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads look to be wearing thin but they are not clearly visible during test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 55,804 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Jacking blocks missing, nearside front and offside rear

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

Suspension components and subframes have surface corrosion.

Pass 12 May 2017 53,828 miles

Jacking blocks missing, nearside front and offside rear

Offside front tyre perished

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

Suspension components and subframes have surface corrosion.

Pass 11 May 2016 51,816 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 51,816 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2015 48,867 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 May 2014 45,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

nearside front tyre perishing / cracking

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 17 May 2013 41,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear indicators slightly discoloured

n/s/f tyre slight cracking

Fail 16 May 2013 41,637 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front and rear indicators slightly discoloured

n/s/f tyre slight cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2012 36,626 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 35,387 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 33,142 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 29,868 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 27,166 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 24,100 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)

Pass 24 May 2006 21,411 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 20,787 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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JH51 AUG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 JH51 AUG, 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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JH51 AUG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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