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S444 JBW

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,609 mi
Last recorded89,609 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS444 JBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 89,609 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 83,511 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 83,472 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 79,892 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 79,880 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 75,991 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 71,589 miles

Central exhaust clamp rusty

Front exhaust clamp rusty

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front indicator lamp cover cracked

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear earth strap disconnected

Pass 22 May 2018 67,952 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 21 May 2018 67,951 miles

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 64,550 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre edge slight wear

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner tyre edge slight wear

Offside Front Inner tyre edge slight wear

Fail 27 Apr 2017 64,388 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre edge slight wear

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner tyre edge slight wear

Offside Front Inner tyre edge slight wear

Pass 16 May 2016 60,488 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2016 60,487 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 54,661 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 51,571 miles

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

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

vehicle/suspension/subframes/front to rear brake pipes/fuel pipes corroding. front brake discs wearing.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 50,275 miles

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

VEHICLE/SUSPENSION/.SUBFRAMES/FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES/FUEL PIPES CORRODING.FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 45,079 miles

Metal brake pipes going to & at rear are corroding.

Fail 16 Apr 2012 45,079 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Metal brake pipes going to & at rear are corroding.

Pass 4 May 2011 40,935 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 40,524 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 38,002 miles

corrosion affecting exhaust centre silencer

Fail 1 May 2009 38,002 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion affecting exhaust centre silencer

Pass 28 Apr 2008 28,818 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

L.E.D's inop on high level brake light

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 19,920 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 19,817 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 May 2006 11,485 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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S444 JBW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S444 JBW, 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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S444 JBW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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