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HD51 GZG

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,875 mi
Last recorded119,875 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD51 GZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 119,875 miles

Front Lower under-tray fitted obscuring some underside test components,time of test

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

Front oil leak

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

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

complete exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 May 2019 119,875 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Front Lower under-tray fitted obscuring some underside test components,time of test

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

Front oil leak

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

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

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

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

complete exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 May 2018 114,923 miles

Central exhaust system very corroded,not leaking time of test

Front Lower under-tray fitted obscuring some underside test components,time of test

Fail 21 May 2018 114,923 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central exhaust system very corroded,not leaking time of test

Front Lower under-tray fitted obscuring some underside test components,time of test

Pass 19 May 2017 105,197 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 105,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 18 May 2016 93,215 miles

under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2015 84,412 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2015 84,403 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 76,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED ,NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF TEST ITEMS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 66,405 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2012 57,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 57,191 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 57,141 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 57,141 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 53,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 47,333 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 47,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 37,823 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 32,977 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 13 Jan 2006 27,788 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2006 27,788 miles

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

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

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

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

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

large nail in tread of offside rear

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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HD51 GZG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 HD51 GZG, 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 HD51 GZG registered?

HD51 GZG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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