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GM51 FEJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

55,226 mi
Last recorded55,226 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM51 FEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 55,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 54,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 53,632 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 53,632 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 52,478 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 50,732 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 50,732 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 45,375 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 41,878 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 41,878 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

oil level low

Fail 18 Apr 2015 39,222 miles

Front exhaust bracket/mount welds broken

Nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2015 39,222 miles

Front exhaust bracket/mount welds broken

Nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 31,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Mar 2013 28,677 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2012 26,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine under tray corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2011 24,499 miles

all four drive shaft gaiters on rear deterated

engine under tray deterated

Fail 12 Feb 2010 23,667 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres starting to crack/perish on sidewalls

Pass 12 Feb 2010 23,667 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front tyres starting to crack/perish on sidewalls

Pass 6 Jan 2009 22,016 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 21,217 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 18,456 miles

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

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

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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GM51 FEJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc 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 GM51 FEJ, 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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GM51 FEJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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