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GD02 VVZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,826 mi
Last recorded117,826 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 117,826 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting broken from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 114,502 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 114,501 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting corroded/detached (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin joint insecure/leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 113,880 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 113,877 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 112,977 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 102,070 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 92,406 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 12 May 2016 92,406 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 19 May 2015 84,966 miles

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

Windscreen cracked upper left

Fail 14 May 2015 84,941 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen cracked upper left

Pass 30 Jan 2014 75,182 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 58,224 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 56,312 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 54,331 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 42,269 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 27,371 miles

engine undertray fitted

sill over covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2008 25,467 miles

REAR TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 3.0MM

Pass 11 Jan 2007 21,160 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 17,309 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 VVZ 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 80%.

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

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