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GK52 EHD

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,598 mi
Last recorded103,598 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 EHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 103,598 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 103,598 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 103,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front wings slight corrosion

fuel pipes slight corrosion

general underbody &suspension corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2018 101,368 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 100,024 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 May 2017 100,021 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake performance not tested front brake linings looses (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake lining(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2016 96,912 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear registration plate delaminating but not likely to be missread

Pass 11 Nov 2015 96,221 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 96,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 93,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2013 88,523 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 85,464 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Apr 2012 85,464 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2011 81,226 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 76,106 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 66,765 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 62,369 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 51,934 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 41,776 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 41,451 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 34,710 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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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GK52 EHD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GK52 EHD, 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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GK52 EHD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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