2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · R548 ADP
2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 89,752 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,752 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R548 ADP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 89,752 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R548 ADP 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 (R548 ADP) between October 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 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: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
R548 ADP Mileage History
- 17/10/202288,008 mi
- 18/10/202388,516 mi+508 mi
- 10/10/202489,129 mi+613 mi
- 10/10/202489,129 mi
- 17/02/202689,752 mi+623 mi
Average of roughly 522 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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