2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 3.2L Petrol · A5 XTR
2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK (3.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Jan 2001. Recorded mileage 124,634 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,634 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A5 XTR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 124,634 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A5 XTR 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 2001 Mercedes-Benz Slk (A5 XTR) between August 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 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: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))”.
A5 XTR Mileage History
- 29/08/2023113,426 mi
- 19/09/2024124,611 mi+11,185 mi
- 23/09/2024124,611 mi
- 15/01/2026124,634 mi+23 mi
- 22/01/2026124,634 mi
Average of roughly 4,668 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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