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GK02 XLG

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,774 mi
Last recorded93,774 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 XLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 93,774 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 15 Nov 2017 93,297 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 5 Dec 2016 72,246 miles

centre rear brake pipes showing signs of light corrosion

centre rear exhaust outter cover corroded but not blowing

Pass 20 Apr 2016 69,920 miles

brake pipes greased,various..

Pass 6 Jul 2015 69,372 miles

chip in screen

rear sections of front to rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2014 62,428 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 62,428 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 56,795 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 55,421 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 50,537 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 46,942 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 40,169 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 26,245 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,721 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2007 21,240 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 21,240 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 20,207 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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GK02 XLG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GK02 XLG, 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 GK02 XLG registered?

GK02 XLG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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