2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · EU51 CZL
2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 120,246 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,246 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EU51 CZL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 120,246 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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EU51 CZL Mileage History
- 01/02/2024119,198 mi
- 12/03/2025119,770 mi+572 mi
- 12/03/2025119,770 mi
- 13/04/2026120,246 mi+476 mi
- 16/04/2026120,246 mi
Average of roughly 476 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EU51 CZL 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 (EU51 CZL) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 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 (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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