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JH52 HON

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,257 mi
Last recorded124,257 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH52 HON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 124,257 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 113,687 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 110,730 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 106,990 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 103,305 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 98,430 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 93,135 miles

Offside Front Tyre is worn thin on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2018 85,909 miles

Lower under tray fitted

headlamp cleaning device not working

Fail 3 Jul 2018 85,909 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower under tray fitted

headlamp cleaning device not working

Pass 30 Jun 2017 83,126 miles

Offside Front tyre low to tread on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2016 78,884 miles

Lower undertray @ top covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 73,973 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 69,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Jul 2014 69,841 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Jul 2013 65,348 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 65,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 58,488 miles

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

Gearbox electric plug leaking

Fail 29 Aug 2012 58,475 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/side and n/side front brake pads getting low

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 51,014 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 47,145 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 42,546 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 34,481 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 28,971 miles

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 28 Feb 2007 23,652 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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JH52 HON is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JH52 HON, 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 JH52 HON registered?

JH52 HON is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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