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HW52 GME

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,358 mi
Last recorded93,358 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 GME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 93,358 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Fail 3 Mar 2017 93,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 1 Mar 2016 89,598 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 89,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 80,564 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

small tear in o/s rear tyre

Fail 25 Apr 2013 80,537 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

small tear in o/s rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2012 71,917 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 71,917 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)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 64,573 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 54,694 miles

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

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

o/s/r outer brake pad lining low

Pass 23 Apr 2009 47,583 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 42,448 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 37,772 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 31,277 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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HW52 GME is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HW52 GME, 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 HW52 GME registered?

HW52 GME is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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