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W123 SJC

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

59,442 mi
Last recorded59,442 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW123 SJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 59,442 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 58,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 58,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has water ingress.

Nearside Front Indicator has water ingress

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 58,005 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective No Pattern from O/S Headlamp - also water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Both front indicators have water ingress

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Weak pattern from N/S - also water ingress into lamp. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 57,106 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 55,649 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear and offside rear perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress to nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 54,774 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside rear perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front and offside front tyre tread area cracked/perished

Pass 20 Jan 2020 53,861 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear and offside rear brake hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front tyre tread area perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 53,861 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear and offside rear brake hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced offside (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front tyre tread area perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 52,531 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Jan 2019 52,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jan 2018 51,609 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2017 50,263 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 49,079 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 47,789 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 46,206 miles

offside headlight misty on inside

Pass 17 Jan 2013 44,802 miles

damp in nearside front headlight

Pass 17 Jan 2012 43,393 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 41,304 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 41,304 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 38,823 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 38,757 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 31,627 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 29 Jan 2007 23,383 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 Feb 2006 16,948 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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W123 SJC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W123 SJC, 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 W123 SJC registered?

W123 SJC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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