2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · EU52 VZY
2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 05 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 105,653 miles. MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,653 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EU52 VZY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2025
- 105,653 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EU52 VZY 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 (EU52 VZY) between October 2021 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 March 2025 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 (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Headlamp light intensity severely reduced water contamination (4.1.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced water contamination (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
EU52 VZY Mileage History
- 28/10/2021101,905 mi
- 20/03/2023103,617 mi+1,712 mi
- 30/03/2023103,620 mi+3 mi
- 20/04/2024104,454 mi+834 mi
- 27/03/2025105,653 mi+1,199 mi
Average of roughly 1,099 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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