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V1 JKR

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

90,627 mi
Last recorded90,627 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 JKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 90,627 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2025 90,111 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 89,592 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 88,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 86,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 85,829 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 82,888 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 80,517 miles

Centre to rear exhaust fixings corroded thin

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))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 77,880 miles

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 73,486 miles

battery inscure

front no plate inscure

Pass 23 Aug 2016 69,044 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 66,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre on 3.5mm and getting low on edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre getting low on edges.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pads getting low, on 4mm.

Pass 8 Aug 2014 64,942 miles

exhaust centre silencer deteriorated but not leaking.

Fail 30 Jul 2014 64,942 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre silencer deteriorated but not leaking.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 62,643 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mount corroded through but exhaust still supported

centre rear exhaust silencer outter casing corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 59,069 miles

Exhaust centrepipe hanging bracket slightly deteriorated.

exhaust rear silencer outter casing slightly deteriorated and corroded.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 55,301 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 52,322 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 52,322 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 49,163 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 49,163 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 45,960 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 45,960 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 42,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Polly v belt starting to perish

Steering dampa leaking

Pass 29 Jul 2006 37,198 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 37,198 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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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V1 JKR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc 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 V1 JKR, 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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V1 JKR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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