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GP51 YMU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

97,404 mi
Last recorded97,404 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 YMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 97,404 miles

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

Rear differential has oil seepage

Pass 15 Apr 2025 93,781 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess shows old leak (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

slight misfire at 2,800 rpm

Fail 9 Apr 2025 93,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess shows old leak (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

slight misfire at 2,800 rpm

Pass 11 Apr 2024 91,203 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 90,650 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 89,465 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 88,069 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 87,582 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 85,949 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 84,461 miles

Central Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Interior mirror dis- coloured (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Glass secured with silicone to cover (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 84,451 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Central Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Interior mirror dis- coloured (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Glass secured with silicone to cover (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 83,215 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 81,492 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low 3mm and wearing more on inner edges

Pass 8 Jan 2015 81,252 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)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 74,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 74,614 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 67,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 67,540 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 60,875 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 25 Jan 2011 55,536 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 51,450 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 46,809 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 42,888 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 12 Dec 2006 38,157 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 31,623 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 YMU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GP51 YMU, 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 YMU registered?

GP51 YMU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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