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SJ52 SUH

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,214 mi
Last recorded87,214 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 SUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 87,214 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 85,311 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 84,555 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 83,829 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 83,092 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2021 81,537 miles

Nearside Front tyre over 10 years old

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 79,649 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 79,632 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 76,908 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 75,814 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 74,336 miles

oil leak from engine area

rear number plate disfigured (still readable)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 35,773 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 73,027 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 72,982 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 72,592 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 71,292 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 68,514 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 68,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 65,739 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 63,432 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 53,404 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 43,891 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 37,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 31,888 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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SJ52 SUH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SJ52 SUH, 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 SUH registered?

SJ52 SUH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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