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S1 JCF

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

48,673 mi
Last recorded48,673 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 JCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 48,673 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 48,328 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 47,536 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 46,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 46,011 miles

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 45,319 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 44,265 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 43,453 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 43,072 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 42,185 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 42,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 41,517 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 40,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 39,675 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 38,909 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2011 37,280 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 36,098 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 33,642 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 30,909 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 26,581 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 21,169 miles

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

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

Rear tyres worn to 3.5mm

Pass 6 Oct 2005 15,535 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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S1 JCF 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 S1 JCF, 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 S1 JCF registered?

S1 JCF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is S1 JCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S1 JCF shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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