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20 CJX

2001 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

53,796 mi
Last recorded53,796 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk69,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 CJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 53,796 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 53,796 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 52,552 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 52,020 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 51,504 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 49,976 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 48,629 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 47,885 miles

engine under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2019 46,782 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 45,656 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak from diff

Fail 5 Jul 2018 45,656 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak from diff

Pass 19 Jul 2017 44,498 miles

Diff oil leak

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 43,375 miles

Diff oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2015 41,953 miles

Oil leak from diff

Pass 14 Jul 2014 41,051 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 39,517 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 37,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 1 Jul 2011 36,546 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 34,921 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 33,281 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 32,261 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 30,966 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 29,745 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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20 CJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 69,467 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 20 CJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 20 CJX registered?

20 CJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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The MOT history for 20 CJX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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