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GY52 MTJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,058 mi
Last recorded110,058 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 MTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 110,058 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust corroded Diff corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2020 104,827 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2019 95,653 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 95,318 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

surface rust on underside

Pass 30 Aug 2017 95,288 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 94,268 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 92,051 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 92,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Sep 2013 91,888 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 82,645 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 80,743 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 78,806 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 76,435 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 72,538 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 72,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 65,542 miles

front tyres sterting to wear on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2007 53,689 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 14 Sep 2006 42,399 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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GY52 MTJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 GY52 MTJ, 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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GY52 MTJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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