2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · RF51 YVL
2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 13 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 62,465 miles. MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,465 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF51 YVL Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 62,465 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF51 YVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz Slk (RF51 YVL) between October 2005 and November 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Battery insecure (1.9.1)”.
RF51 YVL Mileage History
- 29/10/200531,454 mi
- 31/10/200531,454 mi
- 06/11/200635,528 mi+4,074 mi
- 30/10/200736,776 mi+1,248 mi
- 07/11/200839,216 mi+2,440 mi
- 07/11/200839,216 mi
- 21/10/200941,048 mi+1,832 mi
- 15/10/201043,565 mi+2,517 mi
- 25/10/201144,975 mi+1,410 mi
- 23/10/201245,886 mi+911 mi
- 19/10/201346,923 mi+1,037 mi
- 21/10/201346,943 mi+20 mi
- 25/10/201448,507 mi+1,564 mi
- 16/10/201549,963 mi+1,456 mi
- 16/10/201549,963 mi
- 19/10/201651,812 mi+1,849 mi
- 14/10/201752,952 mi+1,140 mi
- 14/10/201752,952 mi
- 17/10/201854,582 mi+1,630 mi
- 18/10/201956,204 mi+1,622 mi
- 07/11/202057,584 mi+1,380 mi
- 25/10/202158,784 mi+1,200 mi
- 17/10/202259,785 mi+1,001 mi
- 25/10/202360,880 mi+1,095 mi
- 08/11/202461,760 mi+880 mi
- 11/11/202562,465 mi+705 mi
Average of roughly 1,548 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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