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VU52 GDK

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

51,762 mi
Last recorded51,762 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 GDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 51,762 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 50,971 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 50,902 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 50,349 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 45,949 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 45,949 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 45,226 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 40,793 miles

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

covers obscuring some components

Fail 26 Jun 2020 40,790 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

covers obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jul 2019 37,249 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 37,249 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 37,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 36,898 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 36,898 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 36,328 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 35,647 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 35,223 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 34,208 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 32,842 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,730 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 28,010 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 25,311 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 21,012 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 17,288 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 17,288 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 12,103 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 9,718 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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VU52 GDK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 VU52 GDK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU52 GDK registered?

VU52 GDK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is VU52 GDK safe to buy?

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