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2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · C5 HJF

C5 HJF

2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 109,190 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2026.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
Year / Origin
2001 · Cardiff
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 26 Apr 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
109,190 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 26 Apr 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2001
Engine
2295cc
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C5 HJF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2025
  • 109,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

C5 HJF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (C5 HJF) between April 2022 and April 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 12 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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C5 HJF Mileage History

  1. 01/04/2022106,907 mi
  2. 29/03/2023108,013 mi+1,106 mi
  3. 27/04/2023108,017 mi+4 mi
  4. 20/04/2024108,861 mi+844 mi
  5. 12/04/2025109,190 mi+329 mi

Average of roughly 753 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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2001 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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