2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.0L Petrol · SW51 FME
2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 49,148 miles. MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,148 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW51 FME Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 49,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW51 FME Mileage History
- 22/11/202239,103 mi
- 01/12/202239,109 mi+6 mi
- 21/10/202342,720 mi+3,611 mi
- 25/10/202446,397 mi+3,677 mi
- 09/10/202549,148 mi+2,751 mi
Average of roughly 3,488 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW51 FME 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 (SW51 FME) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 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: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened CENTRAL (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened CENTRAL (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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