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GX51 KMU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,850 mi
Last recorded146,850 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 KMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 146,850 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 146,514 miles

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

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

ns mirror glass missing

Fail 11 Dec 2015 146,514 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

ns mirror glass missing

Pass 9 Jan 2015 142,104 miles

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

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

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

condensation o/s headlight. rear tyres approaching wear bars. baffles loose in centre silencer.

Fail 8 Jan 2014 133,066 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

condensation in o/s headlight.

wings corroded.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 133,066 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

condensation in o/s headlight.

wings corroded.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 123,581 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 114,668 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on exhaust system

full lower vehicle protection cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Jan 2011 106,596 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

middle silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2010 98,540 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 90,314 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 80,521 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 72,785 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 72,636 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 63,338 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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GX51 KMU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GX51 KMU, 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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GX51 KMU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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