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LL02 JBU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

118,637 mi
Last recorded118,637 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL02 JBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 118,637 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2025 118,326 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2024 116,908 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced generally corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 116,908 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s rear, o/s rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced generally corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 113,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 113,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 108,970 miles

General corrosion

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 107,073 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 105,688 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 103,881 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 103,881 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 101,087 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 98,141 miles

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Pass 1 Mar 2016 94,870 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 88,180 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Apr 2014 88,180 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Mar 2013 82,201 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 82,201 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 75,869 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 69,353 miles

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 69,353 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 61,367 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 53,599 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 41,585 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 35,966 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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LL02 JBU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LL02 JBU, 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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LL02 JBU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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