2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK 3.2L Petrol · GP51 HKB
2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK (3.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 62,108 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,108 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GP51 HKB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 62,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GP51 HKB 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 (GP51 HKB) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 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), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
GP51 HKB Mileage History
- 18/10/202257,972 mi
- 23/10/202359,602 mi+1,630 mi
- 24/10/202359,603 mi+1 mi
- 08/10/202461,167 mi+1,564 mi
- 23/10/202562,108 mi+941 mi
Average of roughly 1,372 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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