2001 Mercedes SLK 3.2L Petrol · P5 UNK
2001 Mercedes SLK (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 132,521 miles. MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,521 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P5 UNK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 132,521 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P5 UNK 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 Slk (P5 UNK) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 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: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
P5 UNK Mileage History
- 14/10/2023129,064 mi
- 14/10/2023129,064 mi
- 01/11/2024130,265 mi+1,201 mi
- 24/11/2025132,521 mi+2,256 mi
- 24/11/2025132,521 mi
Average of roughly 1,635 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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