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GJ52 UVP

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,867 mi
Last recorded91,867 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 UVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 91,867 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 11 Oct 2022 90,065 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2021 87,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 79,515 miles

under tray/plastic covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2019 77,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

engine undertray fitted restricting inspection of some underside components

plastic covers fitted to offside and nearside outer sills

Pass 12 Oct 2018 71,993 miles

Corrosion to front & rear suspension components.

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 71,993 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to front & rear suspension components.

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 68,088 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes, unions and ferrules.

Corrosion to exhaust system.

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components.

Engine covers and under-trays fitted. Preventing full inspection of test items.

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings have some play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 64,344 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes, unions & ferrules.

Exhaust corroded.

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 62,119 miles

Slight play in front wheel bearings.

Some corrosion to brake pipes, unions & ferrules.

Fail 13 Nov 2015 62,119 miles

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

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

Slight play in front wheel bearings.

Some corrosion to brake pipes, unions & ferrules.

Wear to inside edge of front tyres.

Pass 1 Dec 2014 59,263 miles

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

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

Some corrosion to brake pipes, unions & ferrules.

Pass 12 Dec 2013 55,854 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 52,007 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 50,041 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 47,544 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 39,938 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 36,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 33,367 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 30,296 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 UVP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UVP, 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 GJ52 UVP registered?

GJ52 UVP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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