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SP02 JPP

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,317 mi
Last recorded83,317 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 JPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 83,317 miles

Dampness front of engine with oil.

Front main beam inop when flashed. but work ok when switch pushed away. Attention soon,.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 82,373 miles

Central exhaust box casing corroded.

General corrosion on front & rear suspension components.

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 81,776 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 81,447 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 81,049 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 80,649 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 3 May 2019 78,668 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 77,373 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Aug 2017 76,886 miles

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

Front both front tyres worn on inside

Pass 15 Sep 2016 72,411 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 68,248 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 64,735 miles

front exhaust mounting deteriorated ,centre box outer skin corroded

nearside front tyre perished and cracking around inner edge tread

offside front tyre perished and cracking around tread

Pass 25 Jun 2013 61,243 miles

centre exhaust box corroding

front/centre exhaust mounting bracket rusted through

Pass 22 Jun 2012 60,764 miles

centre exhaust box corroding

front exhaust bracket corroded through

Fail 22 Jun 2011 59,556 miles

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

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

thorn in sidewall of o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2011 59,556 miles

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

thorn in sidewall of o/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2010 56,341 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 54,678 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 52,288 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 45,660 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 45,660 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)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 39,911 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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SP02 JPP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SP02 JPP, 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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SP02 JPP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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