2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.0L Petrol · VA51 WKC
2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 55,220 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,220 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA51 WKC Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 55,220 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VA51 WKC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz Slk (VA51 WKC) between June 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (30 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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: “Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing x2 (5.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”.
VA51 WKC Mileage History
- 06/06/200614,827 mi
- 07/06/200614,827 mi
- 11/06/200718,027 mi+3,200 mi
- 11/06/200718,029 mi+2 mi
- 13/06/200822,031 mi+4,002 mi
- 26/06/200926,136 mi+4,105 mi
- 24/06/201029,975 mi+3,839 mi
- 24/06/201029,975 mi
- 23/06/201133,370 mi+3,395 mi
- 25/06/201236,512 mi+3,142 mi
- 02/07/201236,524 mi+12 mi
- 10/06/201338,744 mi+2,220 mi
- 10/06/201338,744 mi
- 12/06/201441,512 mi+2,768 mi
- 12/06/201441,512 mi
- 17/06/201543,897 mi+2,385 mi
- 30/06/201543,907 mi+10 mi
- 21/06/201645,395 mi+1,488 mi
- 21/06/201645,395 mi
- 30/05/201746,542 mi+1,147 mi
- 03/05/201847,435 mi+893 mi
- 23/05/201948,620 mi+1,185 mi
- 16/11/202050,397 mi+1,777 mi
- 17/11/202050,401 mi+4 mi
- 03/11/202151,200 mi+799 mi
- 07/11/202252,440 mi+1,240 mi
- 15/11/202353,553 mi+1,113 mi
- 31/03/202554,039 mi+486 mi
- 02/04/202554,039 mi
- 15/01/202655,220 mi+1,181 mi
- 15/01/202655,220 mi
Average of roughly 2,060 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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