2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · FM51 FLF
2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 18 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 153,421 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,421 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM51 FLF Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 153,421 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM51 FLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz Slk (FM51 FLF) between February 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
FM51 FLF Mileage History
- 09/02/200653,573 mi
- 18/01/200759,665 mi+6,092 mi
- 19/01/200759,665 mi
- 24/01/200869,214 mi+9,549 mi
- 16/01/200978,022 mi+8,808 mi
- 19/01/201087,601 mi+9,579 mi
- 18/01/201195,249 mi+7,648 mi
- 18/01/201195,249 mi
- 30/01/2012103,589 mi+8,340 mi
- 31/01/2012103,589 mi
- 25/01/2013109,318 mi+5,729 mi
- 28/07/2014121,598 mi+12,280 mi
- 13/07/2015124,259 mi+2,661 mi
- 13/07/2016126,805 mi+2,546 mi
- 05/07/2017129,961 mi+3,156 mi
- 05/07/2017129,961 mi
- 27/07/2018133,420 mi+3,459 mi
- 27/07/2018133,420 mi
- 30/07/2019135,921 mi+2,501 mi
- 24/07/2020136,723 mi+802 mi
- 19/07/2021141,527 mi+4,804 mi
- 21/07/2022147,677 mi+6,150 mi
- 17/07/2023152,129 mi+4,452 mi
- 07/05/2026153,421 mi+1,292 mi
- 08/05/2026153,421 mi
Average of roughly 4,933 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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