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697 VFM

2001 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

34,712 mi
Last recorded34,712 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk69,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration697 VFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 34,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 33,906 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 32,758 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 31,741 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 29,933 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 27,810 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 26,284 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 25,038 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 23,060 miles

Steering wheel has faulty adjuster

Pass 17 Nov 2016 21,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 20,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 19,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 17,641 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 16,689 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 15,636 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 14,722 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 12,878 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 12,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 12,082 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 10,844 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 9,325 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 7,746 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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697 VFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 697 VFM, 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 697 VFM registered?

697 VFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is 697 VFM safe to buy?

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