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GTS 252

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,153 mi
Last recorded72,153 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTS 252
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 72,153 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 72,126 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 72,118 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 72,067 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 72,024 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 72,004 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 71,984 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 71,895 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 71,766 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 71,585 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 71,351 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 71,059 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 69,874 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 61,893 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has damage to outside wall

Pass 18 Oct 2008 53,142 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 53,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 52,137 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 48,530 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 39,774 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 39,774 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GTS 252 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GTS 252, 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 GTS 252 registered?

GTS 252 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is GTS 252 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GTS 252 shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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