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GV02 DGU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

78,924 mi
Last recorded78,924 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 DGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 78,924 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 77,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 74,404 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 71,747 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 71,747 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 69,989 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 69,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 66,600 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 63,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 61,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 59,131 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 58,086 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

Pass 25 Aug 2016 56,742 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 55,728 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 54,651 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 53,715 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 51,725 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 49,506 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 48,160 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 47,017 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 45,566 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 44,372 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 42,685 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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GV02 DGU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 GV02 DGU, 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 GV02 DGU registered?

GV02 DGU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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The MOT history for GV02 DGU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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