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2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · Y606 AOC

Y606 AOC

2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 25 May 2001. Recorded mileage 115,203 miles. MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
Year / Origin
2001 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 15 Sept 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
115,203 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 15 Sept 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2001
Engine
2295cc
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Y606 AOC Key Findings

  • 26 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
  • 115,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (22 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

Y606 AOC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Nov 2026, 10:36
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz Slk (Y606 AOC) between May 2006 and September 2026.

The record contains 22 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 07 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (22 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 49 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: “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

Y606 AOC Mileage History

  1. 22/05/200633,029 mi
  2. 23/05/200739,659 mi+6,630 mi
  3. 14/05/200846,172 mi+6,513 mi
  4. 14/05/200846,172 mi
  5. 07/05/200952,311 mi+6,139 mi
  6. 28/01/201055,114 mi+2,803 mi
  7. 28/01/201055,114 mi
  8. 24/01/201161,939 mi+6,825 mi
  9. 24/01/201263,896 mi+1,957 mi
  10. 25/02/201365,451 mi+1,555 mi
  11. 20/02/201469,307 mi+3,856 mi
  12. 23/02/201573,408 mi+4,101 mi
  13. 24/02/201676,859 mi+3,451 mi
  14. 27/02/201781,967 mi+5,108 mi
  15. 21/02/201888,828 mi+6,861 mi
  16. 23/02/201991,962 mi+3,134 mi
  17. 24/02/202094,397 mi+2,435 mi
  18. 25/02/202196,225 mi+1,828 mi
  19. 01/03/202298,388 mi+2,163 mi
  20. 23/02/2023103,300 mi+4,912 mi
  21. 06/03/2023103,306 mi+6 mi
  22. 05/03/2024106,654 mi+3,348 mi
  23. 17/09/2024108,440 mi+1,786 mi
  24. 15/09/2025112,298 mi+3,858 mi
  25. 07/09/2026115,203 mi+2,905 mi
  26. 07/09/2026115,203 mi

Average of roughly 4,049 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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2001 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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SCRAPPED RECORD

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