2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK 3.2L Petrol · KB51 DGX
2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK (3.2L, petrol). First registered 23 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 140,927 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,927 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KB51 DGX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2026
- 140,927 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KB51 DGX 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 (KB51 DGX) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
KB51 DGX Mileage History
- 16/07/2024137,576 mi
- 25/07/2025139,187 mi+1,611 mi
- 25/07/2025139,189 mi+2 mi
- 24/07/2026140,927 mi+1,738 mi
- 25/07/2026140,927 mi
Average of roughly 1,656 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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