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GJ52 PVK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,433 mi
Last recorded48,433 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 PVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 48,433 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 47,040 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 45,851 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 22 Mar 2023 43,680 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 40,959 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 40,958 miles

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

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

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 40,328 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 39,561 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 38,874 miles

All 4 tyres have age related cracking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2017 37,671 miles

Front tyres perishing on sidewalls

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 35,514 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 34,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2015 34,425 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 31,515 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 25,478 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 24,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nsr tyre - cracked on the outer wall, 2 NAILS.

osf washer jet - adjustment required

Pass 26 Aug 2011 24,208 miles

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

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

nsr tyre - cracked on the outer wall, 2 NAILS.

osf washer jet - adjustment required

Pass 16 Aug 2010 22,933 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 22,433 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 18 Mar 2009 20,799 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 20,799 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 18,148 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 15,919 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 12,966 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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GJ52 PVK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GJ52 PVK, 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 GJ52 PVK registered?

GJ52 PVK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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