2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 1.8L Petrol · YG51 TMM
2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 60,267 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,267 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YG51 TMM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 60,267 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YG51 TMM Mileage History
- 15/07/202259,820 mi
- 19/08/202259,820 mi
- 18/12/202459,829 mi+9 mi
- 19/12/202459,830 mi+1 mi
- 21/11/202560,267 mi+437 mi
Average of roughly 133 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YG51 TMM 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 (YG51 TMM) between July 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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