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GD02 VTK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

57,743 mi
Last recorded57,743 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 VTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 57,743 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 57,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear coil springs rusty

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner shoulder

oil around diff

oil around engine

slight play to both front steering knuckles

slight play to n/s/f steering idler

Fail 28 Mar 2013 57,519 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear coil springs rusty

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner shoulder

oil around diff

oil around engine

slight play to both front steering knuckles

slight play to n/s/f steering idler

Pass 22 Mar 2012 54,466 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 22 Mar 2012 54,466 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 50,181 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 50,181 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 46,283 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 42,499 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 42,499 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 37,385 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 31,087 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2007 30,924 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 22,792 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 VTK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VTK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GD02 VTK registered?

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

Is GD02 VTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD02 VTK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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