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GU52 BHJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,445 mi
Last recorded121,445 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 BHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 121,445 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 121,445 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 119,509 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 119,495 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 116,634 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 115,130 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2018 115,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 109,753 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 105,346 miles

Bonnet lock worn

Fail 20 May 2016 105,346 miles

Bonnet lock worn

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 101,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2015 101,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2014 99,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Middle rear exhaust box corroding

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front wiper blade smeary

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear prop shaft rubber flange slightly deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil needs slight top up

Pass 11 Oct 2013 97,719 miles

rear exhaust corroded slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2012 94,619 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly low

Fail 11 Oct 2012 94,619 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing slightly low

Pass 29 Sep 2011 87,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 83,023 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 75,386 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 68,436 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 66,172 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 60,517 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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GU52 BHJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GU52 BHJ, 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 GU52 BHJ registered?

GU52 BHJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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