2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 3.2L Petrol · SV 7045
2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK (3.2L, petrol). First registered 14 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 89,460 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,460 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SV 7045 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 89,460 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SV 7045 Mileage History
- 31/05/202480,730 mi
- 24/06/202585,250 mi+4,520 mi
- 24/06/202585,250 mi
- 23/06/202689,460 mi+4,210 mi
- 23/06/202689,460 mi
Average of roughly 4,234 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SV 7045 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 (SV 7045) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 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: Suspension (14 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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