2002 Mercedes SLK 2.3L Petrol · LR52 OTF
2002 Mercedes SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 104,351 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,351 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR52 OTF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 104,351 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR52 OTF 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 Slk (LR52 OTF) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 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: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
LR52 OTF Mileage History
- 06/09/202297,763 mi
- 20/09/202399,039 mi+1,276 mi
- 28/08/2024100,991 mi+1,952 mi
- 18/09/2025104,350 mi+3,359 mi
- 24/09/2025104,351 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,160 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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