2001 Mercedes SLK 2.3L Petrol · SW51 WNX
2001 Mercedes SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 81,684 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,684 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW51 WNX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 81,684 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW51 WNX Mileage History
- 18/03/202479,599 mi
- 08/05/202580,264 mi+665 mi
- 13/05/202580,265 mi+1 mi
- 21/04/202681,684 mi+1,419 mi
- 21/04/202681,684 mi
Average of roughly 997 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW51 WNX 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 (SW51 WNX) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 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 (21 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 63 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect also high head light lens foggy (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
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