2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · SM52 VBC
2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 03/09/2002. Recorded mileage 15,206 miles. MOT valid until 12/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 15,206 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2295cc
SM52 VBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 15,206 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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SM52 VBC Mileage History
- 03/02/202214,112 mi
- 16/02/202214,113 mi+1 mi
- 02/06/202314,157 mi+44 mi
- 12/06/202514,205 mi+48 mi
- 14/08/202615,206 mi+1,001 mi
Average of roughly 242 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM52 VBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz Slk (SM52 VBC) between February 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split & cracked (5.2.3 ”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split & cracked (5.2.3”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating brake disc pitted (1.2.1 (e))”.
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