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JW52 TAW

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,515 mi
Last recorded102,515 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW52 TAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 102,515 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 102,509 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 100,841 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 99,294 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 97,267 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 91,556 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 84,877 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 77,280 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2014 73,775 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 69,683 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 65,167 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 60,961 miles

note; tyres, offside rear slight cut in centre of tread....2 x front tyres slight wear inner shoulder's....225/45/17....

Pass 7 Sep 2010 57,215 miles

same as test number 560259640238

Fail 6 Sep 2010 57,213 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

ESP light staying in

engine warning light on

rear tyres wearing low

slight play to front suspensions

Pass 2 Sep 2009 51,844 miles

rear no. plate worn

steering damper has a slight misting of oil

Pass 1 Sep 2008 45,011 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 30 Aug 2008 44,999 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 1 Sep 2007 36,854 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 29,042 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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JW52 TAW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JW52 TAW, 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 JW52 TAW registered?

JW52 TAW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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