2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.0L Petrol · KY02 VCD
2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 124,901 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,901 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY02 VCD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2023
- 124,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KY02 VCD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz Slk (KY02 VCD) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 July 2023 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: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
KY02 VCD Mileage History
- 14/07/2022122,095 mi
- 14/07/2022122,095 mi
- 21/07/2023124,901 mi+2,806 mi
Average of roughly 2,755 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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