2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · DC51 SLK
2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 10 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 120,265 miles. MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC51 SLK Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 120,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DC51 SLK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz Slk (DC51 SLK) between January 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
DC51 SLK Mileage History
- 09/01/200614,384 mi
- 31/01/200779,874 mi+65,490 mi
- 26/06/200831,304 mi-48,570 mi
- 30/06/200940,418 mi+9,114 mi
- 10/09/201052,055 mi+11,637 mi
- 23/07/201156,518 mi+4,463 mi
- 24/07/201265,774 mi+9,256 mi
- 27/07/201265,774 mi
- 23/07/201372,602 mi+6,828 mi
- 23/07/201372,602 mi
- 25/07/201483,991 mi+11,389 mi
- 30/04/201887,684 mi+3,693 mi
- 23/04/201991,017 mi+3,333 mi
- 23/04/201991,017 mi
- 25/09/202098,064 mi+7,047 mi
- 10/09/2021100,081 mi+2,017 mi
- 10/09/2021100,081 mi
- 06/10/2022102,368 mi+2,287 mi
- 20/10/2023107,449 mi+5,081 mi
- 16/10/2024114,127 mi+6,678 mi
- 26/11/2025120,265 mi+6,138 mi
Average of roughly 5,326 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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