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GX52 VFL

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

199,682 mi
Last recorded199,682 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 VFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 May 2025 199,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body structure corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering idler excessive movement detected (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (engine crossmember) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 199,479 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Near g/box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Crossmember slightly corroded. (Engine )

LOW fuel level.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body stiffener (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body stiffener (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body stiffener (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body stiffener (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 199,479 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Near g/box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Crossmember slightly corroded. (Engine )

LOW fuel level.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body stiffener (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body stiffener (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body stiffener (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body stiffener (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 199,049 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET WELD SNAPPED ALSO FRONT U CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 198,210 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET WELD SNAPPED PLUS FRONT U CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output REFLECTOR DETERIORATED AND OPAQUE (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 197,155 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS CLOSE TO CORD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective AND CENTRE BRACKETS DETACHED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 196,113 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON WEAR BARS 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 196,113 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON WEAR BARS 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 194,114 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 185,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 173,482 miles

Offside Front tyre is worn on its inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 161,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 149,530 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 137,941 miles

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)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 125,695 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 112,725 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 99,646 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 99,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 87,560 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 75,458 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 72,816 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 67,027 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 57,929 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 57,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VFL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GX52 VFL, 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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GX52 VFL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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