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GY52 WVE

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,640 mi
Last recorded104,640 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 WVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 104,640 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 101,558 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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 9 Oct 2017 101,399 miles

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

center exhaust heat shield insecure rattle

surface corrosion to ehaust

Fail 9 Oct 2017 101,399 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

center exhaust heat shield insecure rattle

surface corrosion to ehaust

Pass 16 Jun 2016 95,307 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 90,430 miles

Moisture in N/S/F headlamp unit

Fail 19 Jun 2014 87,199 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 87,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 87,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads slightly contaminated

rear brake pads slightly contaminated

Pass 31 Jan 2012 85,294 miles

both sides front brake pipes corroding

exhaust front hangers corroding

exhaust middle box corroding

screen chipped

Fail 30 Jan 2012 85,289 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front and offside front to rear brake pipes corroding

exhaust front hangers corroding

exhaust middle box corroding

screen chipped

Pass 18 Jan 2011 83,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 83,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2010 77,504 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2009 63,704 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 63,704 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 49,172 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 29,643 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 29,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2006 11,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 11,565 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 10,267 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 WVE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 GY52 WVE, 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 GY52 WVE registered?

GY52 WVE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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