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G5 GXC

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,310 mi
Last recorded88,310 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 GXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 88,310 miles

All four shock absorbers corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021 88,149 miles

All four shock absorbers corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 87,562 miles

All four shock absorbers casings corroded

Steering damper damp

Pass 30 Nov 2019 84,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 80,609 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 79,988 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 79,151 miles

Outer skin of middle silencer rusted.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 77,657 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 77,060 miles

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

Outer skin of middle silencer rusted.

Fail 26 May 2015 77,060 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Centre exhaust mounting bracket and outer skin of middle silencer rusted.

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 76,238 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 71,719 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 51,839 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 37,013 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 34,818 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 34,818 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 32,302 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 28,070 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 24,504 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 May 2006 20,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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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G5 GXC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G5 GXC, 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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What year was G5 GXC registered?

G5 GXC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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