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GU02 HGO

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,185 mi
Last recorded75,185 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 HGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 75,185 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 73,037 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 72,932 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 72,932 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 72,301 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 71,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering damper has play (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 71,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering damper has play (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 70,493 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 69,516 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 67,330 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 64,561 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 62,760 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 May 2017 62,760 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 60,783 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 58,174 miles

nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

offside front tyre splits inner sidewall

offside rear tyre getting low and perished in tread

Pass 7 Jun 2014 54,341 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake pads very low

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 May 2013 52,272 miles

offside rear brake pads getting low

slight play in steering arms

Pass 11 May 2012 46,794 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 43,182 miles

All other tyres wearing low

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 39,878 miles

front brake pads low,n/s/r tyre perishing/worn

Pass 9 May 2009 37,421 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 36,544 miles

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 13 Oct 2008 36,544 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 33,563 miles

bonnet support faulty

rear diff seals leaking

Fail 16 Oct 2007 33,560 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

bonnet support faulty

rear diff seals leaking

Pass 6 Oct 2006 29,807 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 29,803 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 27,173 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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GU02 HGO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GU02 HGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU02 HGO registered?

GU02 HGO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is GU02 HGO safe to buy?

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