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GW02 SLK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,924 mi
Last recorded60,924 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW02 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 60,924 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 60,664 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes going to the rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 60,256 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 59,763 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 59,392 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 59,392 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 58,845 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 58,710 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 57,276 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 56,039 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 55,543 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 54,826 miles

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

Under-tray fitted

engine covers fitted

front brake discs slightly pitted

front number plate starting to de-laminate

o/s/f headlight has condensation

rear number plate slightly de-laminated

Pass 10 Feb 2015 53,259 miles

Condensation in both headlamps

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 52,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2014 52,693 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 51,972 miles

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2013 51,972 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 51,446 miles

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

both headlamps mmisting up

rear exhaust braket corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 48,976 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 47,544 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 47,544 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 44,927 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 41,975 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 37,836 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 33,519 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 33,519 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 9 Feb 2006 33,481 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GW02 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 GW02 SLK, 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 GW02 SLK registered?

GW02 SLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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