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GD02 AFX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,060 mi
Last recorded114,060 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 AFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 114,060 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 114,060 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 108,669 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 101,845 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 95,144 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 95,144 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 92,600 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 92,373 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both outer sills covered by body kit

Fail 11 Apr 2016 92,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both outer sills covered by body kit

Pass 16 Jul 2015 92,350 miles

EML illuminated indicates a fault

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2015 92,357 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 90,766 miles

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

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust front and centre brackets deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside washer jet output poor

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 86,954 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2013 86,954 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and on 2mm 225 55 16

Fail 11 Sep 2012 83,046 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and on 2mm 225 55 16

Pass 11 Sep 2012 83,046 miles

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and on 2mm 225 55 16

Pass 16 Aug 2011 75,052 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 60,246 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 59,521 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 57,090 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 52,608 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 51,488 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 49,098 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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GD02 AFX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GD02 AFX, 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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GD02 AFX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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