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GJ52 SZD

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,049 mi
Last recorded97,049 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 97,049 miles

Nearside Front tyre spliting

Pass 3 Sep 2020 96,335 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded in clips at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust mounting heavily corroded

Exhaust front mounting bracket broken.

Exhaust silencer box corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember, around lower arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner whee arch heavily corroded at rear,bottom edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Parts of centre floorpan. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All casings corroding heavily (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front chassis rails,around lower arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips and wiper blade scratches to windscreen. Not affecting drivers view at present. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 96,334 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded in clips at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust mounting heavily corroded

Exhaust front mounting bracket broken.

Exhaust silencer box corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember, around lower arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner whee arch heavily corroded at rear,bottom edge

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Parts of centre floorpan. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All casings corroding heavily (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front chassis rails,around lower arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips and wiper blade scratches to windscreen. Not affecting drivers view at present. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 95,888 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust mounting heavily corroded

Exhaust front mounting bracket broken.

Exhaust silencer box corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside corroding on front faces (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember corroded around lower arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Parts of centre floorpan corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All casings heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

UNABLE TO PROPERLY ASSESS FRONT WHEELS BEARING DUE TO BRAKES BINDING.

Undertrays, inner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper blade scratches to windscreen A zone. Not affecting drivers view at present. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 95,888 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Condesation on lens inside unit (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch, front face (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Condesation on lens inside unit (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust mounting heavily corroded

Exhaust front mounting bracket broken.

Exhaust silencer box corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside corroding on front faces (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember corroded around lower arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Parts of centre floorpan corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All casings heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

UNABLE TO PROPERLY ASSESS FRONT WHEELS BEARING DUE TO BRAKES BINDING.

Undertrays, inner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper blade scratches to windscreen A zone. Not affecting drivers view at present. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 95,833 miles

Battery terminal loose

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation / advise investigation ASAP (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation / advise investigation ASAP (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Hand brake has little reserve travel / advise investigation ASAP

Fail 30 Aug 2018 95,833 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery terminal loose

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation / advise investigation ASAP (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation / advise investigation ASAP (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Hand brake has little reserve travel / advise investigation ASAP

Pass 27 Jun 2017 94,896 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Poor condition (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Poor condition (2.7.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arms corroded (all)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 94,896 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Poor condition (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Poor condition (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arms corroded (all)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 93,911 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Slight marking to front windscreen

Fail 16 Jul 2015 91,642 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot lid struts weak

both wiper blades split on edges

engine and gearbox mountings to the exhaust system broken away from pipe

exhaust middle box outer skin corrosion

heatshield loose above centre section of exhaust

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2015 91,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot lid struts weak

both wiper blades split on edges

engine and gearbox mountings to the exhaust system broken away from pipe

exhaust middle box outer skin corrosion

heatshield loose above centre section of exhaust

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2014 88,598 miles

o/s/f fog light insecure

sill covers fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both wiper blades split

Pass 15 May 2013 85,255 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front QI/ fog lamp insecure

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 15 May 2013 85,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front QI/ fog lamp insecure

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2011 72,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 72,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 64,796 miles

brake pedal stickimg intermitantly

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 May 2009 63,516 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 57,240 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2007 52,793 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 47,497 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 SZD 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 68.2%.

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

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