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A19 DER

2001 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,914 mi
Last recorded66,914 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk69,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 DER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 66,914 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 66,913 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 66,910 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear diff slight oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2023 66,910 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2022 66,810 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 66,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 66,747 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 66,564 miles

Front Suspension components Corroded, not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Steering idler has slight play

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 66,142 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2017 65,804 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 65,750 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 65,436 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 65,175 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 24 Sep 2013 64,727 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 63,941 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 62,746 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 62,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 62,306 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s rear tyre getting lower

Pass 1 Jun 2010 50,554 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 43,615 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 35,204 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 28,500 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 28,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 22,040 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 22,040 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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A19 DER is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A19 DER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A19 DER registered?

A19 DER is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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