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MJ52 VKV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

84,886 mi
Last recorded84,886 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 VKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 84,886 miles

Exhaust front silencer deteriorated.

Front Both front wiper rubbers split.

Prop shaft centre bearing rubber mounting deteriorated.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 84,883 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (Passenger side also not working) (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust front silencer deteriorated.

Front Both front wiper rubbers split.

Offside Condensation inside head lamp.

Prop shaft centre bearing rubber mounting deteriorated.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear valve stem perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 84,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft centre bearing rubber deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2023 84,092 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 82,294 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 79,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 76,539 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 73,552 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 69,241 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 64,468 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 63,336 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 61,895 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 60,870 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front wheel bearings slight play

centre exhaust box corroding

nearside headlamp lense condensated,beam image slightly weak

Pass 21 Nov 2013 58,035 miles

condensation in nsf headlight but not affecting beam pattern at present

rear tyres near legal limit

Pass 4 Dec 2012 56,119 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

water ingress n/s head lamp

Pass 6 Dec 2011 53,491 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 50,654 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 47,804 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 43,843 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 41,164 miles

both front tyre treads very low at edges

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 15 Dec 2006 34,885 miles

front tyre treads wearing edges

Pass 29 Nov 2005 28,790 miles

Nearside outer washer not working.

Steering damper leaking.

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 VKV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 MJ52 VKV, 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 MJ52 VKV registered?

MJ52 VKV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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