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GV52 VKW

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,764 mi
Last recorded83,764 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 VKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 83,764 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion

n/s/f spring mount corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2024 83,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion

n/s/f spring mount corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2023 82,033 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

brake discs corroded and pitted

corrosion underside

o/s/r tyre close to limit

oil leak

suspension corroded

Fail 31 May 2023 82,033 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

brake discs corroded and pitted

corrosion underside

oil leak

suspension corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2020 80,138 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

Fail 27 Jul 2020 80,138 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

Pass 1 Feb 2019 74,404 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 74,404 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 69,985 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 68,802 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 68,270 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 66,000 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 64,286 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 61,806 miles

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

play in steering system

Pass 6 Dec 2012 57,360 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

above normal play in n/s/f wheel bearing/hub

Pass 15 Jun 2011 49,392 miles

both rear tyres concave 1.6mm in centres on the limit

Pass 29 Jun 2010 40,742 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 38,545 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 33,384 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 28,611 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2006 24,091 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 19,592 miles

near side front tyre worn near to the wear indicators

near side rear tyre worn to wear indicators

off side rear tyre worn near to the wear indicators

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 VKW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VKW, 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 GV52 VKW registered?

GV52 VKW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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