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L13 JNY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,665 mi
Last recorded112,665 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 JNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 112,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front sun visor requires attention

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Upper chip in windscreen

Rear BOTH SIDES wheel arches slightly corroded

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES and pads appear low (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 25 Aug 2017 109,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 109,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 105,956 miles

Corrosion noted (wheel arches, etc)

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

Slight diff oil leak noted

Fail 20 Aug 2016 105,956 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Corrosion noted (wheel arches, etc)

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

Slight diff oil leak noted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 102,109 miles

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

engine covers fitted

general corrosion around car

oil leak from rear diff

sill covers fitted on both sides

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2014 97,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 97,567 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 88,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 83,908 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 79,086 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 75,621 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 72,210 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 66,290 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 60,376 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 60,376 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 48,962 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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L13 JNY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L13 JNY, 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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L13 JNY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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