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OU52 JHK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

62,485 mi
Last recorded62,485 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 JHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 62,485 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

eml light on

exhaust deterioirating

Fail 28 Feb 2022 62,485 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

eml light on

exhaust deterioirating

Pass 24 Feb 2021 62,012 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 61,721 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 27 Feb 2020 61,721 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 27 Feb 2019 61,174 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 60,092 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 24 Feb 2017 58,248 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 55,164 miles

Offside Rear arch light corrosion

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 26 Jan 2015 51,252 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 48,021 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 44,725 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 41,659 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 37,544 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 36,576 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 32,518 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 29,429 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 20,265 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 10,542 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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OU52 JHK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OU52 JHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU52 JHK registered?

OU52 JHK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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