2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.0L Petrol · RY51 OGM
2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 103,570 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,570 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY51 OGM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 103,570 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY51 OGM 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 (RY51 OGM) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Brake assist system (BAS) (1.6 (b))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
RY51 OGM Mileage History
- 23/09/2022101,292 mi
- 23/09/2022101,292 mi
- 25/09/2023102,178 mi+886 mi
- 12/09/2024102,605 mi+427 mi
- 08/09/2025103,570 mi+965 mi
Average of roughly 770 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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