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JS02 DMS

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,414 mi
Last recorded55,414 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS02 DMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 55,414 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 51,204 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 50,995 miles

nearside front tyre side wall cracked

offside and nearside rear tyres worn and side walls cracked

washers need adjustment

Pass 29 Jun 2012 49,499 miles

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

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2011 48,935 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 47,095 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

unable to carry out full inspection of brake pipes cause belly pan fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2010 47,095 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

unable to carry out full inspection of brake pipes cause belly pan fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2009 46,182 miles

2 washer jets blocked but sufficient fluid provided

Pass 24 Jul 2008 43,409 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 41,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 41,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 36,901 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 36,901 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 29,963 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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JS02 DMS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JS02 DMS, 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 JS02 DMS registered?

JS02 DMS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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