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KW51 GZB

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

85,497 mi
Last recorded85,497 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW51 GZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 85,497 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 85,640 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 82,119 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 79,749 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 77,583 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 77,581 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 77,207 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 76,518 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 73,803 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 72,490 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 72,395 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 72,382 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 68,024 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 60,908 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 60,908 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 54,734 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 48,172 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 40,632 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 33,106 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 29,578 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 23,387 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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KW51 GZB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KW51 GZB, 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 KW51 GZB registered?

KW51 GZB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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The MOT history for KW51 GZB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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