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HG02 GBV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

120,186 mi
Last recorded120,186 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 GBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 120,186 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2026 120,185 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both lamps & nearside heavy condensation inside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp All lamps (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 9 May 2025 119,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 116,780 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST CORRODED.

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 114,926 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

rear diff leaking oil

water in nearside head light

Pass 23 May 2022 112,962 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 111,528 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 May 2020 111,081 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 111,080 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 110,562 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 105,961 miles

Advise centre exhaust box corroded.

Fail 14 May 2018 105,961 miles

Advise centre exhaust box corroded.

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2017 100,237 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 94,142 miles

Advise centre exhaust box corroded but not blowing.

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2015 87,711 miles

some leds in high level stop lamp intermittently working

Pass 12 May 2014 81,723 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 76,556 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 70,798 miles

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

centre silencer corroded

Pass 17 May 2011 65,079 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 58,938 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front wipers smeary

rear differential oil leak

Pass 19 May 2009 53,050 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

differential oil leak

Fail 21 May 2008 42,977 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2008 42,977 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 35,339 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

left front window wiper starting to split

Pass 11 Jul 2006 29,628 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 29,628 miles

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

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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HG02 GBV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HG02 GBV, 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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HG02 GBV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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