2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · Y5 LPC
2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 13 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 71,595 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,595 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y5 LPC Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 71,595 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y5 LPC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz Slk (Y5 LPC) between May 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”.
Y5 LPC Mileage History
- 26/05/200620,058 mi
- 21/05/200727,227 mi+7,169 mi
- 17/05/200832,565 mi+5,338 mi
- 29/04/200936,803 mi+4,238 mi
- 13/05/201042,286 mi+5,483 mi
- 13/05/201042,286 mi
- 16/05/201150,064 mi+7,778 mi
- 09/05/201255,144 mi+5,080 mi
- 09/05/201361,541 mi+6,397 mi
- 13/05/201361,599 mi+58 mi
- 14/05/201462,721 mi+1,122 mi
- 22/05/201564,279 mi+1,558 mi
- 24/05/201665,235 mi+956 mi
- 23/05/201766,053 mi+818 mi
- 25/05/201866,762 mi+709 mi
- 25/05/201866,762 mi
- 23/05/201967,811 mi+1,049 mi
- 15/05/202068,590 mi+779 mi
- 20/05/202168,927 mi+337 mi
- 19/05/202269,185 mi+258 mi
- 15/05/202369,314 mi+129 mi
- 29/05/202469,387 mi+73 mi
- 02/05/202569,457 mi+70 mi
- 22/06/202671,595 mi+2,138 mi
Average of roughly 2,567 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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