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GL51 XXZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

110,597 mi
Last recorded110,597 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 XXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 110,597 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 110,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 107,321 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 102,728 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 97,603 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 88,740 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 79,869 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 79,399 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 71,488 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 71,844 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 62,990 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 61,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 51,550 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 45,271 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 43,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.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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GL51 XXZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GL51 XXZ, 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 GL51 XXZ registered?

GL51 XXZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 January 2002.

Is GL51 XXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 XXZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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