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GD02 VSL

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,108 mi
Last recorded85,108 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 VSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 85,108 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 77,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 74,217 miles

noise o.s.f. engine?

Pass 28 Jul 2011 69,588 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 60,295 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 60,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 44,642 miles

Deep cut in nearside rear tyre but is not revealing any cords.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 29,252 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 25,960 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 25,863 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 20,836 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 VSL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 GD02 VSL, 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 GD02 VSL registered?

GD02 VSL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is GD02 VSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD02 VSL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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