2001 Mercedes SLK 2.3L Petrol · SJ51 FVC
2001 Mercedes SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 114,483 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,483 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SJ51 FVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 114,483 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SJ51 FVC Mileage History
- 10/04/2024108,798 mi
- 06/03/2025110,483 mi+1,685 mi
- 20/03/2025110,494 mi+11 mi
- 13/04/2026114,481 mi+3,987 mi
- 14/04/2026114,483 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,829 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SJ51 FVC 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 (SJ51 FVC) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 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 (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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