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KW51 GZZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

91,401 mi
Last recorded91,401 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 91,401 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 89,273 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 22 Apr 2024 89,271 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 7 Feb 2023 88,468 miles

Airbag warning light flickering on/off intermittently during inspection - monitor

Rear exhaust section (front silencer 1 of 2) outer skins corroding away but not leaking gases or affecting emissions

Pass 14 Jul 2021 85,714 miles

Rear exhaust section (front silencer 1 of 2) outer skins corroding away but not leaking gases or affecting emissions

Fail 8 Jul 2021 85,685 miles

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

Rear exhaust section (front silencer 1 of 2) outer skins corroding away but not leaking gases or affecting emissions

Pass 22 Jul 2020 85,241 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 85,241 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 84,436 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 83,058 miles

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

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

center exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2017 81,069 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 19 Jan 2016 78,056 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer starting to dederiotate

Pass 14 Jan 2015 76,216 miles

centre rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2014 75,435 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 74,866 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 73,390 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 72,707 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 67,888 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 67,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 60,809 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 45,535 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 32,285 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 32,283 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 30,840 miles

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

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

n/s mirror damaged.

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 GZZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GZZ, 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 GZZ registered?

KW51 GZZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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