2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · B17 MAR
2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 29 May 2002. Recorded mileage 67,059 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,059 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B17 MAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 67,059 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B17 MAR 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 (B17 MAR) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 January 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: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (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: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
B17 MAR Mileage History
- 17/02/202365,250 mi
- 09/02/202465,986 mi+736 mi
- 18/01/202566,713 mi+727 mi
- 24/01/202667,043 mi+330 mi
- 27/01/202667,059 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 614 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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