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GP02 JCX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,660 mi
Last recorded94,660 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP02 JCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 94,660 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mounting on offside of transmission to exhaust broken (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2019 94,660 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mounting on offside of transmission to exhaust broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2018 91,625 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 91,625 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 88,506 miles

Both front tyreswearing on inner edges

Exhaust bracket broken but still adeqetly suported

Exhaust generaly deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Slight play in both track rod inner ball joints

Pass 16 May 2016 87,202 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 83,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion on exhaust

fog light switch faulty

Pass 21 May 2015 83,063 miles

corrosion on exhaust

fog light switch faulty

Pass 30 May 2014 80,574 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2014 80,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 31 May 2013 76,057 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 72,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2011 64,172 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 58,944 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2010 58,944 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2009 51,210 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 43,706 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 34,620 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 28,781 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 22,112 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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GP02 JCX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GP02 JCX, 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 GP02 JCX registered?

GP02 JCX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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