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GV52 JXC

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

124,487 mi
Last recorded124,487 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 JXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 124,487 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded bothq (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under vehicle body has slight corrosion

Fail 17 Mar 2023 124,487 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded bothq (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under vehicle body has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2022 122,623 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 122,623 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 119,521 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 119,375 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 119,373 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits see emissions print out (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits refer emission (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusters malfunction (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusters malfunction (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm tread below minimum plus nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2019 117,174 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 115,886 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 108,517 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 99,653 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 91,570 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 83,326 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 82,236 miles

front windscreen wiper blades worn

Pass 29 Jun 2012 80,060 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 29 Jun 2012 80,060 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 25 May 2011 72,773 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

different size tyres fitted front to rear

offside front tyre worn low on edge

srs light on

Fail 25 May 2011 72,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

different size tyres fitted front to rear

offside front tyre worn low on edge

srs light on

Pass 26 May 2010 67,054 miles

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

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

bonnet release handle broken

both rear tyres worn low and uneven

Pass 5 May 2009 63,935 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 63,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 60,982 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 36,993 miles

2 small stone chips in windscreen contained in 10mm diameter circle.

o/s + n/s front brake pads low (3mm approx.)

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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GV52 JXC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GV52 JXC, 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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GV52 JXC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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