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GJ52 STZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

152,005 mi
Last recorded152,005 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 STZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 152,005 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

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

coil spring corroded front and rear (n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

rear wheel arch areas slightly corroded

service and parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 31 Oct 2016 146,741 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

rear brake pipe corroded

rear wheel arch areas slightly corroded

service and parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 10 Nov 2015 136,223 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded n/s & o/s front & rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded.

n/s & o/s rear wheelarches slightly corroded.

right to left rear brake pipes slightly corroded, traces of copper grease found.

Fail 10 Nov 2015 136,223 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded n/s & o/s front & rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded.

n/s & o/s rear wheelarches slightly corroded.

right to left rear brake pipes slightly corroded, traces of copper grease found.

Fail 7 Nov 2015 136,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part mounting bracket broken and hose fouling on bracket sharp edge (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located not located in lower seat, needs turning (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure bracket broken (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded os and ns rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B post (5.2.6)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded os and ns rear and os front (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

oil and coolant leaks

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2015 136,060 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded os and ns rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B post (5.2.6)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded os and ns rear and os front (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

nail in ns rear tyre pressure is low and worn badly on edges ,Strongly advise replacement

oil and coolant leaks

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 125,208 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

os front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 25 Oct 2014 124,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

os front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2013 115,072 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

os rear tyer wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2013 114,821 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

os rear tyer wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2012 105,454 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 105,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 95,910 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 95,910 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 87,283 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 74,837 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 63,381 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 48,494 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 48,458 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 36,570 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 36,570 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 18,573 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 STZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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