2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · CU51 LXZ
2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 05 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 73,599 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,599 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU51 LXZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2022
- 73,599 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU51 LXZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz Slk (CU51 LXZ) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
CU51 LXZ Mileage History
- 14/03/202273,598 mi
- 28/03/202273,599 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 26 miles per year across 2 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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