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GV52 SWX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,400 mi
Last recorded133,400 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 SWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 133,400 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 128,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 123,664 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 118,293 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 113,122 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 107,069 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2018 101,300 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 101,300 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 99,320 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 96,788 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 93,229 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 90,344 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 81,673 miles

centre exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust not insecure

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 28 Jan 2013 81,673 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust not insecure

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Feb 2012 67,686 miles

full inspection of the underside of the vehicle was not possible due to excessive underfloor shielding

Pass 27 May 2011 66,314 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

centre exhaust mounting to gearbox snapped

Fail 27 May 2011 66,314 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

centre exhaust mounting to gearbox snapped

Pass 20 May 2010 59,601 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 59,601 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 46,477 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 24,755 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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GV52 SWX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GV52 SWX, 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 SWX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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