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7238 EH

2001 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

33,342 mi
Last recorded33,342 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk69,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7238 EH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 33,342 miles

Rear both sides wheel arches holed and corroded but not presenting sharp edges

Fail 19 Aug 2025 33,339 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear and on bend above diff (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split to cord in several places due to severe perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both sides wheel arches holed and corroded but not presenting sharp edges

Pass 26 Aug 2024 30,132 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both pale (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 25,382 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 22,846 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox damp with oil rear diff damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 22,147 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 22,007 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 21,527 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 21,220 miles

Oil leak Rear diff, slight ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 20,621 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 19,385 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 19,385 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 16,581 miles

Oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 12,443 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

all tyre's are cracking on sidewall's

gearbox has oil leal

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 8,406 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 5,211 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 4,865 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 4,688 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 4,432 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 3,971 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 3,641 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 2,818 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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7238 EH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 7238 EH, 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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7238 EH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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