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MJ52 VKH

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,321 mi
Last recorded70,321 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 VKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 70,321 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

could not check condition of both sides of outer body sills as standard plastic trims fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2015 70,321 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported near the gearbox on the clamp (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

could not check condition of both sides of outer body sills as standard plastic trims fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2014 68,280 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 68,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 64,148 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 60,798 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 60,797 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 55,829 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 55,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 50,386 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 45,813 miles

offside rear tyre just on limit

Pass 18 Nov 2008 40,302 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 40,298 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 35,988 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 35,988 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 29,895 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 24,259 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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MJ52 VKH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MJ52 VKH, 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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MJ52 VKH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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