2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.0L Petrol · S1 RMB
2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 68,424 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,424 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S1 RMB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 68,424 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S1 RMB 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 (S1 RMB) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
S1 RMB Mileage History
- 30/05/202467,526 mi
- 23/06/202568,112 mi+586 mi
- 28/06/202568,142 mi+30 mi
- 07/07/202668,424 mi+282 mi
- 07/07/202668,424 mi
Average of roughly 427 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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