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W15 JKR

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

46,217 mi
Last recorded46,217 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW15 JKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 46,217 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 43,729 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 42,449 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 41,498 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 40,358 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 38,554 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 38,527 miles

all brake pipes are rusty

all coil springs are rusty

all four shocks are rusty

all suspension components are rusty

underneath vehicle has been painted in underseal

underside in poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2019 38,493 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 38,488 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 38,471 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 38,311 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 38,301 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 38,292 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 37,555 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 36,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 34,926 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 33,288 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 31,357 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 30,467 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 29,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 27,722 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 27,721 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2007 26,459 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 26,458 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 24,071 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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W15 JKR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 W15 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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What year was W15 JKR registered?

W15 JKR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 January 2002.

Is W15 JKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W15 JKR shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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