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6 YKN

2001 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

17,261 mi
Last recorded17,261 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk69,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 YKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 17,261 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 17,096 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 17,096 miles

Central Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 16,896 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 16,657 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 16,068 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Pass 2 Sep 2020 15,745 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes cover in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2019 15,096 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes cover in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2018 14,499 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 13,759 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 13,228 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 12,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 11,852 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 11,436 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 10,942 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 10,397 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 9,898 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 9,230 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 8,849 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 8,129 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 7,497 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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6 YKN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 6 YKN, 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 6 YKN registered?

6 YKN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 January 2001.

Is 6 YKN safe to buy?

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