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GM02 GFU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

70,159 mi
Last recorded70,159 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM02 GFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 70,159 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 67,450 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 67,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 64,049 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 61,802 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 60,474 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 58,851 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 57,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

dent in boot lid midle of slk badge.?

exhaust system slightly corroded.

o/s door check strap insecure and clicking.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 52,924 miles

LIM light on

Fail 10 Sep 2013 52,924 miles

LIM light on

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 46,473 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 43,685 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 40,931 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 36,921 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 36,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 33,414 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 27,505 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 20,393 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 14,306 miles
Pass 14 May 2005 11,046 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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GM02 GFU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GM02 GFU, 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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GM02 GFU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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