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A111 SCX

2001 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

57,770 mi
Last recorded57,770 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk69,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA111 SCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 57,770 miles

All tyres cracking

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rears (nearside is borderline pass) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Main beam "flash" function not working

windscreen washer weak

Pass 27 Sep 2024 56,467 miles

All tyres cracking/perishing slightly - front offside is *Borderline pass*

Auxiliary belt/s starting to perish

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Main beam "flash" function not working

Nearside windscreen washer weak

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 54,640 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 51,872 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 50,646 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 49,821 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 48,979 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 48,978 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine mil light on

Pass 4 Nov 2015 48,278 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 47,983 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 46,324 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 43,944 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 43,520 miles

front brake discs worn

under tray fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2012 43,512 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

front brake discs worn

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2010 40,033 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 37,322 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 34,654 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 22,737 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 17,999 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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A111 SCX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A111 SCX, 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 A111 SCX registered?

A111 SCX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is A111 SCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A111 SCX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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