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GP51 HKB

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,108 mi
Last recorded62,108 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 HKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 62,108 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 61,167 miles

Nearside Front outer edge low tread

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 59,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 59,602 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 57,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 55,973 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 54,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 50,996 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Water inside headlight lense

Fail 15 Apr 2019 50,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Water inside headlight lense

Pass 24 Apr 2018 47,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 44,584 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear in clip (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlight wet inside and affecting beam image

Fail 23 Mar 2017 44,491 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn to wear mark (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear in clip (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlight wet inside and affecting beam image

Pass 21 Apr 2016 41,742 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear in clip (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 24 Apr 2015 38,563 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 36,066 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 33,558 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

moisture in headlight lense

Fail 14 Feb 2012 30,994 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlights have moisture in lense . slighty effecting image

front discs worn

nearside front tyre cracking also worn on outer edge / small cut on side wall

offside front tyre cracking / worn outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2012 30,994 miles

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

both headlights have moisture in lense . slighty effecting image

front discs worn

nearside front tyre cracking also worn on outer edge / small cut on side wall

offside front tyre cracking / worn outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2011 29,491 miles

offside headlight lense has water in affecting beam image

Fail 17 Feb 2011 29,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside headlight lense has water in affecting beam image

Pass 16 Feb 2010 27,413 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 27,413 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 24,919 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 22,667 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 20,073 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 3 Feb 2006 16,866 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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GP51 HKB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GP51 HKB, 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 GP51 HKB registered?

GP51 HKB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 February 2002.

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