2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.0L Petrol · VU51 FHG
2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 44,390 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,390 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU51 FHG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 44,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU51 FHG 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 (VU51 FHG) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
VU51 FHG Mileage History
- 12/06/202342,721 mi
- 13/06/202342,721 mi
- 18/06/202443,139 mi+418 mi
- 10/06/202543,846 mi+707 mi
- 18/06/202644,390 mi+544 mi
Average of roughly 553 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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