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GK51 WYX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

143,572 mi
Last recorded143,572 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 WYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 143,572 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 132,871 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 117,929 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 100,924 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 95,504 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 94,310 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 93,450 miles

exhaust system rusty

Fail 9 Oct 2019 93,450 miles

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

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2018 92,262 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 90,823 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)

all tyres perishing

Pass 14 Oct 2016 89,276 miles

exhaust system rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2015 87,242 miles

exhaust slightly corroded.under tray fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 85,354 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light stays on.exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 83,840 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 78,788 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2012 78,788 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 75,888 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2012 75,888 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2011 69,141 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 62,378 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 62,378 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 53,974 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 46,841 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 39,965 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2006 32,834 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2006 32,834 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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GK51 WYX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 GK51 WYX, 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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GK51 WYX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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