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PB02 JGB

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

113,944 mi
Last recorded113,944 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB02 JGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 113,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2025 109,333 miles

Central Central exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 205/55/16 roadx (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on inner edge, 225/50/16 96W XL joyroad (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 205/55/16 roadx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,225/50/16 96W XL joyroad (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Both shock absorbers corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 109,272 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Central exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 205/55/16 roadx (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on inner edge, 225/50/16 96W XL joyroad (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 205/55/16 roadx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,225/50/16 96W XL joyroad (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Both shock absorbers corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 108,224 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 108,224 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 108,210 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 104,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2022 99,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

general corrosion to suspension components

Fail 18 Aug 2022 99,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 19 Jul 2021 95,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens in mirror housing damaged

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

Rear Corrosion to Rear Chassis & Suspension Components

Fail 19 Jul 2021 95,938 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens in mirror housing damaged

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

Rear Corrosion to Rear Chassis & Suspension Components

Fail 1 Jul 2021 95,803 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit & Perished close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater lens in mirror housing damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit & Perished close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Corrosion to Rear Chassis & Suspension Components

Pass 17 Jul 2020 92,612 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 89,969 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2019 89,969 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both gone opaque (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 80,251 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 80,116 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 78,560 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

advise both front tyres starting to wear close to limit

advise minor damage to osf tyre sidewall

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise slight play in front hubs

Pass 10 Sep 2014 75,881 miles

advise condensation inside ns headlamp

advise engine eml illuminated

advise front tyres starting to wear low

advise lsight play in front hubs

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise wiper condition deteriorating

Pass 11 Sep 2013 73,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Fail 11 Sep 2013 73,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Sep 2012 70,320 miles

advise all brake pads worn low

advise brake fluid low

advise brake warning lamp on

advise high level brake light incomplete

advise slight play in front hubs

advise slightly uneven tyre wear

Fail 10 Sep 2012 70,320 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise all brake pads worn low

advise brake fluid low

advise brake warning lamp on

advise high level brake light incomplete

advise slight play in front hubs

advise slightly uneven tyre wear

Pass 31 Aug 2011 64,163 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 58,853 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 58,853 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)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 52,835 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 49,493 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 44,074 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 38,210 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 38,206 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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PB02 JGB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 PB02 JGB, 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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PB02 JGB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 August 2002.

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