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YJ52 RJT

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

128,250 mi
Last recorded128,250 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 RJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 128,250 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 127,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front frame under radiator has corrosion

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2023 126,896 miles

abs light working intermittant ok at time of test

centre exhaust slightly insecure

suspension front frame has corrosion

unable to see outer sills due to covers fitted

under vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2022 126,755 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Lower Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s front brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both n/s and o/s front bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both n/s and o/s rear shock absorber casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 125,614 miles

Central Inner Prop shaft bearing has slight play central middle bearing worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut on tyre outter wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 124,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 112,567 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 25 Jan 2019 112,567 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Jan 2018 120,654 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 112,217 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 112,216 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 106,805 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 106,805 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 92,166 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 91,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust corroded,

Pass 17 Aug 2012 88,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

both front & rear brake discs corroded slightly

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight play in n/s steering idler joint

Pass 26 Aug 2011 87,375 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 80,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 71,106 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 46,275 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 38,865 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 35,673 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 30,219 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 RJT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YJ52 RJT, 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 RJT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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