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H16 GKD

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

140,895 mi
Last recorded140,895 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 GKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 140,895 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 140,892 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2021 130,680 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 130,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2019 122,353 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 122,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2018 111,809 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 99,797 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

offside mirror damage

Fail 24 Oct 2017 99,797 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

offside mirror damage

Pass 1 Nov 2016 88,927 miles

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

Offside pattern on head light poor

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

part of the fuel system rubber pipe been fitted is not leaking

Fail 1 Nov 2016 88,927 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

Offside pattern on head light poor

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

part of the fuel system rubber pipe been fitted is not leaking

Pass 25 Sep 2015 82,089 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 80,452 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Slight freeplay Steering box

Pass 13 Sep 2013 78,689 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 77,431 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 76,458 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 74,609 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 72,614 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 68,358 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 59,611 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 59,611 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 46,298 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 33,705 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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H16 GKD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 H16 GKD, 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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H16 GKD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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