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GD51 SLK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

62,218 mi
Last recorded62,218 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 62,218 miles

offside rear tyre perished on edge of tread

Pass 2 Mar 2020 57,002 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 54,677 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 53,442 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 51,713 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 49,987 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 45,860 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 44,133 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 38,880 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 38,880 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 36,426 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 33,305 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 29,866 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 26,578 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 22,918 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 17,372 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 13,706 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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GD51 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GD51 SLK, 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 GD51 SLK registered?

GD51 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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The MOT history for GD51 SLK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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