2002 Mercedes SLK 2.3L Petrol · SL02 MZX
2002 Mercedes SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2002. Recorded mileage 140,715 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jun 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,715 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL02 MZX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2022
- 140,715 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL02 MZX 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 Slk (SL02 MZX) between September 2021 and June 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 June 2022 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 (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Steering box likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
SL02 MZX Mileage History
- 13/09/2021140,712 mi
- 14/09/2021140,712 mi
- 22/06/2022140,715 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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