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CA51 GAA

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,109 mi
Last recorded91,109 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 GAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 91,109 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 91,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 87,108 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 86,483 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2021 86,437 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 78,935 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 78,935 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 73,714 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Feb 2018 61,418 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 52,507 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 43,684 miles

Offside Front Lower slight lift in bottom ball joint

Pass 15 Dec 2014 39,008 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 35,532 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 32,090 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 32,082 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 28,905 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 26,138 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 23,688 miles

differential leaking.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 20,254 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 18,620 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 16,057 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 13,871 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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CA51 GAA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CA51 GAA, 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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CA51 GAA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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