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Y33 JOK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,264 mi
Last recorded130,264 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY33 JOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 130,264 miles

both front suspension coil springs starting to rust

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

check front inner brake pads

front exhaust mounting brackets slightly loose/ centre- rear exhaust box starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

nearside rear inner wheel arch - sill panel starting to rust

offside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and outer edge worn low

offside indicator side repeater lens cracked/ nearside indicator unit slightly loose

offside rear handbrake performance slightly low

steering arms slight play at inner joints/ power steering hose slightly damp

Fail 29 Oct 2025 130,264 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both front suspension coil springs starting to rust

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

check front inner brake pads

front exhaust mounting brackets slightly loose/ centre- rear exhaust box starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

nearside rear inner wheel arch - sill panel starting to rust

offside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and outer edge worn low

offside indicator side repeater lens cracked/ nearside indicator unit slightly loose

offside rear handbrake performance slightly low

rear reverse lamps not working

steering arms slight play at inner joints/ power steering hose slightly damp

Pass 2 Oct 2024 117,598 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 117,598 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 116,166 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 114,630 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 113,363 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 113,363 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2020 111,928 miles

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

Central Front exhaust bracket corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake has slight travel

Pass 31 Oct 2019 110,789 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 110,761 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 110,353 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 110,324 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 110,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 109,762 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 106,477 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 103,343 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 98,085 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 94,596 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 94,596 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 94,576 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 90,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 May 2010 90,036 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 May 2009 81,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E.M.L.LIGHT ON

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 20 May 2009 81,918 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E.M.L.LIGHT ON

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2008 73,999 miles

child seat fitted to nearside

front discs ridged and worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 May 2007 64,604 miles

unable to test nsf seat belt due to child seat

Pass 23 May 2006 57,238 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)

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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Y33 JOK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y33 JOK, 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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Y33 JOK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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