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HV52 GYY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,866 mi
Last recorded133,866 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 GYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 133,866 miles

Exhaust centre silencer very corroded.

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

Pass 6 May 2020 128,988 miles

Heavy corrosion exhaust system

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

Pass 16 May 2019 117,741 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 105,851 miles

Exhaust centre silencer as heavy corrosion

Fluid leak from auto gearbox sump pan.

Fail 1 May 2018 105,851 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 95,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2017 95,135 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 78,183 miles

Both front tyres cracking on side walls

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

Pass 19 May 2015 65,313 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 56,037 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 May 2013 51,380 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 44,863 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 40,312 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 38,724 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 34,829 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 34,829 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 29,829 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 29,829 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 24,784 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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HV52 GYY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HV52 GYY, 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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HV52 GYY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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