2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.0L Petrol · Y871 BKS
2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 97,930 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,930 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y871 BKS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2024
- 97,930 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y871 BKS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz Slk (Y871 BKS) between February 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 May 2024 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 (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
Y871 BKS Mileage History
- 24/02/202291,909 mi
- 01/02/202394,024 mi+2,115 mi
- 02/02/202394,024 mi
- 21/05/202497,930 mi+3,906 mi
Average of roughly 2,693 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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