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WG51 GMO

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

92,670 mi
Last recorded92,670 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 GMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 92,670 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

STEERING AND SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED

WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Pass 12 May 2025 91,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower BALL JOINT DUST COVER PERISHED

OUTTER WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING TIE ARM

Pass 2 May 2024 84,690 miles

play in all steering joints

rear floor pan has corrosion

Fail 2 May 2024 84,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

play in all steering joints

rear floor pan has corrosion

Pass 15 May 2023 81,457 miles

Nearside Rear bumper cracked

n/s and o/s rear brake hose's cracking

play in steering

Fail 11 May 2023 81,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear bumper cracked

n/s and o/s rear brake hose's cracking

play in steering

Fail 19 Apr 2023 80,922 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Track rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 76,818 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 76,818 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 74,333 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion starting round both front wheel arches

Pass 28 Jan 2020 73,373 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 72,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 71,833 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 70,544 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 69,462 miles

Engine covers & Undershields fitted obscuring view of some components.

Unable to fully inspect rear inner brake pads.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 69,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect water ingress (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect water ingress (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers & Undershields fitted obscuring view of some components.

Unable to fully inspect rear inner brake pads.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 68,821 miles

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

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

damage to front bumper

Pass 28 Jan 2013 64,709 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 61,358 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 61,358 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 57,523 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 51,635 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 51,635 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre Front Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 48,558 miles

2mm n/s rear tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2008 43,287 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 37,712 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 37,712 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 31,643 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 31,563 miles

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

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

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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WG51 GMO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 WG51 GMO, 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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WG51 GMO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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