2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.0L Petrol · SF51 VPD
2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 93,175 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,175 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SF51 VPD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2025
- 93,175 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SF51 VPD 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 (SF51 VPD) between June 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
SF51 VPD Mileage History
- 30/06/202388,632 mi
- 27/05/202491,229 mi+2,597 mi
- 30/05/202491,229 mi
- 26/08/202593,175 mi+1,946 mi
- 26/08/202593,175 mi
Average of roughly 2,106 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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