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BU52 GNZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,708 mi
Last recorded105,708 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 GNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 105,708 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 104,501 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 104,501 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 103,003 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 103,003 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 100,856 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded and separating (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general corrosion all areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 98,994 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 97,679 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 92,847 miles

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

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

middle exhaust corroded outer skin

Pass 30 Aug 2019 92,221 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 89,830 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 87,725 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 86,857 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 84,958 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 11 Oct 2014 82,632 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 82,198 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 76,184 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 66,247 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 66,239 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 24 Dec 2010 60,593 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 4 Jan 2010 57,932 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 51,782 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 46,250 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 46,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 37,481 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 27,863 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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BU52 GNZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BU52 GNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU52 GNZ registered?

BU52 GNZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 October 2002.

Is BU52 GNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 GNZ shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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