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GD52 RXF

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,695 mi
Last recorded91,695 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD52 RXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 91,695 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 91,675 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 87,034 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 83,861 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 82,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 81,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 78,384 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 78,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2017 74,700 miles

Offside Front tyre perrished

Pass 2 Dec 2016 72,208 miles

Offside Front tyre badly perrished

Pass 3 Dec 2015 69,769 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 69,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 67,560 miles

centre exhaust section corroded

nearside front tyre badly perrished

Pass 13 Dec 2013 63,407 miles

nearside front tyre perrished

Pass 11 Dec 2012 57,880 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 53,303 miles

Offside rear tyre worn down to the wear bars.

Pass 3 Dec 2010 49,452 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 44,311 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2008 40,391 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 35,274 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 30,555 miles

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

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

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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GD52 RXF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GD52 RXF, 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 GD52 RXF registered?

GD52 RXF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is GD52 RXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD52 RXF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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