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GD02 VWU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

71,494 mi
Last recorded71,494 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 71,494 miles

underside general corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2026 71,490 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside general corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2024 67,683 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and Components surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust: silencer peeling

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and components surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 64,554 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play under side sprayed with protective paint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 63,052 miles

Rear suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2021 60,050 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 57,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 55,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 55,972 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 49,055 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 41,995 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 27,371 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 26,299 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 25,800 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 25,800 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 23,261 miles

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

front wipers slight smeer

Pass 13 Mar 2013 19,994 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 19,994 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 17,850 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 16,909 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 16,909 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 15,207 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 13,327 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 VWU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VWU, 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 VWU registered?

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

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