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MJ02 OGC

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

59,147 mi
Last recorded59,147 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 OGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 59,147 miles

front sub frame corroded

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside rear brake pads wearing low

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear shockers corroded

nearside front coil spring corroded

nearside head lamp slightly damp with water

rear subframe corroded and corroded around suspension arm mountings

Pass 14 Oct 2024 57,789 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension mountings corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly worn and brake pads wearing low

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak around gearbox area

Fail 14 Oct 2024 57,789 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension mountings corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly worn and brake pads wearing low

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak around gearbox area

Pass 12 Oct 2023 56,071 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 54,737 miles

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside head lamp damp with water

offside rear brake pads wearing low

offside rear brake pipe by flex hose slightly corroded and greased

rear number plate slightly faded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2021 53,509 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 52,695 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all tyres had low pressure

front propshaft rubber cracking

rear subframe and suspension starting to corrode

Fail 23 Sep 2020 52,695 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all tyres had low pressure

front propshaft rubber cracking

rear subframe and suspension starting to corrode

Pass 3 Oct 2019 50,847 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2018 47,703 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2017 44,766 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2017 44,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 42,137 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)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 39,657 miles

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside front coil spring corroded

nearside front tyre side wall slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre tread 3mm

Pass 11 Oct 2014 37,346 miles

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

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside front coil spring corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2014 37,346 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped and pads getting low

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside front coil spring corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2013 34,901 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre perished, cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2012 32,102 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 29,908 miles

Nearside Front 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 14 Oct 2010 27,921 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 25,517 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 21,780 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 19,106 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 15,204 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 13,827 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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MJ02 OGC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 MJ02 OGC, 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 MJ02 OGC registered?

MJ02 OGC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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