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JOY 286V

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

94,009 mi
Last recorded94,009 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOY 286V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 94,009 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2025 93,294 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 92,620 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 92,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 91,612 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded

Covers fitted masking testable items

Pass 4 Nov 2022 90,446 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 86,816 miles

Both front headlamps tarnished

Pass 12 Oct 2020 82,598 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 78,694 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 73,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 69,687 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 66,380 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 63,685 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 58,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 51,629 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 5 Nov 2012 49,134 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 47,299 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 45,399 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 43,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 43,305 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 41,048 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 41,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 38,036 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 35,037 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 29,430 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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JOY 286V is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 JOY 286V, 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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JOY 286V is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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