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GX52 MRO

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,026 mi
Last recorded46,026 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 MRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 46,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 44,974 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 44,969 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 43,778 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 43,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 42,926 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 41,860 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 40,460 miles

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 30 Nov 2020 40,460 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 28 Oct 2019 38,765 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 38,765 miles

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 36,780 miles

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection.

Mid system support bracket (just before rear suspension) broken away and not supporting system.

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 34,913 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 5 Oct 2016 32,818 miles

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

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)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

exhaust mount broken but not insecure

Fail 5 Oct 2016 32,818 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

exhaust mount broken but not insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2015 31,051 miles

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

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

front pads low

Pass 5 Sep 2014 28,984 miles

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

exhaust monting damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2013 27,156 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on

Fail 11 Sep 2013 27,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on

Pass 22 Aug 2012 25,156 miles

wipers poor

Pass 9 Sep 2011 23,492 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 21,737 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 19,342 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 17,711 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 14,650 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 10,632 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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GX52 MRO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GX52 MRO, 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 GX52 MRO registered?

GX52 MRO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is GX52 MRO safe to buy?

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