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GX52 PDV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

125,144 mi
Last recorded125,144 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 PDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 125,144 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc slight scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre side wall slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap rubber deteriorated

middle exhaust box corroded and pipe

middle exhaust bracket corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2025 125,130 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc slight scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre side wall slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap rubber deteriorated

middle exhaust box corroded and pipe

middle exhaust bracket corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2024 124,205 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 122,769 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns front to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing os and ns front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 122,746 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no clear beam images (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm os and ns rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns front to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing os and ns front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 115,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 109,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside handbrake performance poor

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded - to flexi hose

both front tyres slightly perished

mid exhaust silencer silencer corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2018 105,336 miles

Exhaust is corroded and in poor condition

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 101,683 miles

Central Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2016 96,375 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 91,011 miles

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

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

engine light is on

slight damage and condensation offside side repeater

Fail 29 Aug 2014 86,501 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 86,501 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 80,020 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 80,020 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 65,714 miles

both rear tyres worn

nsf tyre worn

Fail 26 Sep 2011 58,284 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 58,284 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 52,571 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

noise from supercharger area

Pass 29 Sep 2009 49,326 miles

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

engine noisey

Pass 17 Sep 2008 46,466 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 42,295 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 34,133 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 PDV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PDV, 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 PDV registered?

GX52 PDV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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