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GU02 OCF

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,121 mi
Last recorded115,121 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 OCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 115,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 114,295 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all round (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 110,392 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 110,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 97,614 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 97,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 89,324 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 76,398 miles

rear brake pads worn low

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 20 May 2012 71,773 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low 2mm

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

rear indicator bulbs starting to fade to white

Pass 4 Jun 2011 67,188 miles

rear tyres worn down onto tread wear bars

exhaust heavily corroded

freeplay with in steering system and front hubs

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 22 Mar 2010 61,227 miles

both rear brake hoses perishing

exhaust corroded

movement in steering system

n/s/f indicator fading

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

sill covers and undertrays fitted

slight movement in both front wheel bearings

windscreen chipped

Pass 23 Feb 2009 55,841 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 55,841 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 49,433 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 42,285 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2006 42,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

slight distortion offside front brake

Pass 27 Jan 2006 35,137 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 OCF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OCF, 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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GU02 OCF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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