2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · R888 AAN
2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 53,190 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,190 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R888 AAN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
- 53,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R888 AAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz Slk (R888 AAN) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
R888 AAN Mileage History
- 06/09/202246,627 mi
- 11/09/202350,834 mi+4,207 mi
- 15/10/202453,068 mi+2,234 mi
- 22/08/202553,190 mi+122 mi
Average of roughly 2,217 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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