2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.0L Petrol · AL51 SLK
2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 70,923 miles. MOT expired on 19 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,923 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AL51 SLK Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2023
- 70,923 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AL51 SLK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz Slk (AL51 SLK) between January 2006 and February 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”.
AL51 SLK Mileage History
- 10/01/200627,305 mi
- 09/01/200733,256 mi+5,951 mi
- 10/01/200733,259 mi+3 mi
- 02/01/200838,791 mi+5,532 mi
- 15/12/200845,519 mi+6,728 mi
- 05/01/201052,306 mi+6,787 mi
- 05/01/201052,306 mi
- 10/01/201156,822 mi+4,516 mi
- 11/01/201156,822 mi
- 05/04/201259,683 mi+2,861 mi
- 05/04/201259,683 mi
- 12/03/201360,862 mi+1,179 mi
- 12/03/201360,862 mi
- 09/04/201462,432 mi+1,570 mi
- 09/04/201462,432 mi
- 30/03/201563,532 mi+1,100 mi
- 10/04/201563,537 mi+5 mi
- 11/02/201665,911 mi+2,374 mi
- 30/01/201767,972 mi+2,061 mi
- 25/01/201868,856 mi+884 mi
- 04/02/201969,260 mi+404 mi
- 06/02/201969,271 mi+11 mi
- 05/02/202070,089 mi+818 mi
- 01/02/202170,556 mi+467 mi
- 07/02/202270,756 mi+200 mi
- 20/02/202370,923 mi+167 mi
Average of roughly 2,549 miles per year across 26 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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