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GY02 XUX

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

96,739 mi
Last recorded96,739 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 XUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 96,739 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 94,929 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 94,929 miles

Direction indicator not working stalk not engaging (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

lamp warning light on but lights working

Pass 18 Aug 2022 93,188 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 89,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 88,676 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 87,145 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 84,903 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 74,015 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 67,332 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 66,556 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2014 66,556 miles

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 65,309 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 63,068 miles

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

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

service indicator illuminated

Pass 23 Sep 2011 58,480 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 58,479 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 53,665 miles

N/S front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 52,199 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 50,119 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 46,052 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 42,322 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 42,322 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Pass 17 May 2005 34,768 miles

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

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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GY02 XUX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GY02 XUX, 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 GY02 XUX registered?

GY02 XUX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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