2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK2.3L Petrol

The 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 3 November 2025 at 33,129 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT outcomes. The vehicle shows no worsening faults, recurring advisories, or mechanical deterioration across the available history. Recorded mileage sits at 33,129 miles against 24 years of age, equating to roughly 1,380 miles per year. The DVSA data confirms light use: the car covered only 515 miles between the October 2024 test at 32,614 miles and the November 2025 test, and just 347 miles across the prior year. No gaps or rapid accumulation appear; every annual test from 2021 to 2025 was completed on time with steadily low odometer readings. A clean MOT ledger does not exempt the buyer from physical inspection. Low mileage combined with a 24-year lifespan suggests the SLK has spent prolonged periods stationary, which accelerates perishable component degradation absent from emissions and roadwheel checks. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers should be examined for cracking, seizing, or corrosion that static storage promotes. Structural integrity beneath sills and subframes warrants close scrutiny for hidden rust, as the tester recorded no corrosion advisories only because none had breached test thresholds. Tyres and flexible brake hoses demand visual assessment for sidewall perishing from age rather than wear. The owner clearly prioritised timely statutory testing, but the buyer must verify dormant-component condition before purchase.