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SJ52 SLK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

107,421 mi
Last recorded107,421 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 107,421 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear(both side) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhuast system /hangers & joints in poor condition

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 107,132 miles

Exhaust system /joints & hangers in poor condition

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Various oil leak but not excessive

Pass 13 Feb 2024 106,868 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating & hangers corroded

Various oil weeps

Pass 3 Feb 2023 106,766 miles

Exhaust hangers and joints corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on legal limit. Tyre starting to perish and crack. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. Tyre starting to perish and crack. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 106,343 miles

Slight oil leak

Both rear tyres cracked and perished on edges

Exhaust joints and hangers corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2021 105,473 miles

All exhaust hangers / joints corroded

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Various oil leaks

Pass 21 Feb 2020 105,155 miles

Exhaust joints & hangers corroded

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Various oil weeps

Pass 23 Jan 2019 102,524 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Both rear tyres starting to cracked and perished on outer edge

Centre exhaust joints corroded and in slightly poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2018 100,337 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 98,532 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 98,532 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 96,786 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 96,786 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 95,721 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 94,330 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 94,068 miles

CORROSION ON INSIDE OF FRONT BRAKLE DISCS

Fail 3 Sep 2013 94,068 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CORROSION ON INSIDE OF FRONT BRAKLE DISCS

Pass 26 Oct 2012 93,140 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 90,981 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 89,265 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 88,000 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 86,506 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 86,506 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 80,866 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 72,458 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 72,458 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive 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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SJ52 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 SJ52 SLK, 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 SJ52 SLK registered?

SJ52 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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