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GD02 UWO

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,810 mi
Last recorded97,810 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 UWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 97,810 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes rear of front subframe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2003 advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 95,777 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 95,767 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 89,654 miles

Brake pipe covered with grease.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 82,143 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 81,460 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 81,205 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 81,205 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 79,216 miles

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

Gearbox has oil leak

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F tyre cracked 205/55R16

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 74,470 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all steel brake pipes have some corrosion on them

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Dec 2012 69,566 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 64,743 miles

rear brake pads getting low .....Washers poor

Pass 13 Dec 2010 58,574 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 51,405 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 41,280 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 33,183 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 33,183 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 29,841 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 21,459 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 10,738 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 UWO 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 85%.

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 GD02 UWO, 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 UWO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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