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YJ52 JKT

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

103,820 mi
Last recorded103,820 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 JKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 103,820 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn most suspension bushes showing signs of wear /perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion to front and rear suspension/steering components floor and body sections also covers /undertrays fitted not allowing full inspoection

Fail 10 Nov 2025 103,820 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted offside front (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both -condensation within lamp units (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working all rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn most suspension bushes showing signs of wear /perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion to front and rear suspension/steering components floor and body sections also covers /undertrays fitted not allowing full inspoection

Fail 26 Apr 2023 103,744 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted ns and os damaged / cracked with sharp edges etc (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH NS AND OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both ns and os broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play ns and os (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both ns and os internal condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front washers provided sufficient fluid at time of inspection

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated joint not exposed at time of inspection (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ns and os (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both ns and os corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

body panels corroded with NO sharp edges at time of inspection: NS and OS front and rear wings and wheel arches

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 5 Apr 2022 102,632 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

General surface corrosion to steering and suspension components

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre approx. 3.5 mm

Fail 4 Apr 2022 102,632 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

General surface corrosion to steering and suspension components

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre approx. 3.5 mm

Pass 2 Apr 2021 101,390 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 101,383 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure onto gear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

free play detected in steering ling on the near side

Pass 15 Apr 2020 100,252 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust outer skin corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 96,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 89,241 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 89,239 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 83,079 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 77,951 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 72,882 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 65,842 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 59,644 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 52,708 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 50,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 50,276 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 45,849 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 41,728 miles

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

o/s/r tyre pressure low

Pass 3 Sep 2008 37,047 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 33,495 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 29,040 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 23,943 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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YJ52 JKT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YJ52 JKT, 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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YJ52 JKT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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