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JH51 DRH

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,675 mi
Last recorded94,675 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH51 DRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 94,675 miles

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 27 Aug 2020 94,027 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine oil leak...

Pass 16 Sep 2019 92,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 92,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 90,729 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 90,729 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 89,138 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 86,938 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking/perished on the outer sidewall

Pass 4 Dec 2015 84,460 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

front tyres cracking

prop shaft centre support mounting deteriorated/rubber split

Pass 3 Dec 2014 81,742 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 79,779 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 79,779 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine oil level close to minimum...

Pass 20 Nov 2012 75,747 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 75,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 71,594 miles

engine oil close to minimum...

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Fail 12 Dec 2011 71,594 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

engine oil close to minimum...

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 14 Oct 2010 64,688 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 63,126 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 51,921 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 47,141 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 47,141 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 46,826 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 39,506 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 DRH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 JH51 DRH, 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 DRH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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