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RE02 JHY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

67,549 mi
Last recorded67,549 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 JHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 67,549 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 67,534 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 67,534 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 66,445 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 63,790 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 60,464 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 57,725 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 56,982 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 56,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 54,720 miles

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 19 Feb 2013 52,643 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 50,113 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 47,961 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 45,686 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 41,667 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 37,915 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 37,915 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 33,384 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 30,177 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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RE02 JHY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 RE02 JHY, 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 RE02 JHY registered?

RE02 JHY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 April 2002.

Is RE02 JHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE02 JHY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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