2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.0L Petrol · AV51 BBX
2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 107,107 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,107 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV51 BBX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 107,107 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV51 BBX 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 (AV51 BBX) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2025 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 (12 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
AV51 BBX Mileage History
- 02/10/2023102,015 mi
- 25/09/2024104,158 mi+2,143 mi
- 27/09/2024104,158 mi
- 25/09/2025107,107 mi+2,949 mi
- 25/09/2025107,107 mi
Average of roughly 2,568 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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