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LG02 GVR

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,482 mi
Last recorded85,482 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 GVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 85,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 85,482 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 85,081 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 84,736 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 84,247 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 84,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 83,397 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 80,604 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 78,234 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 78,234 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Lamba sensor reset (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 75,331 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 71,826 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 68,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 67,234 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 64,567 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 61,109 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 57,856 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 57,834 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 52,955 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 47,356 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 44,607 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 41,605 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 39,463 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 26,440 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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LG02 GVR 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 83.3%.

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 LG02 GVR, 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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LG02 GVR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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