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A1 MSL

2001 Mercedes-benz Slk

Gold Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,159 mi
Last recorded47,159 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk69,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 MSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 47,159 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 47,158 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 46,244 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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A1 MSL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk in Gold with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A1 MSL, 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 A1 MSL registered?

A1 MSL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is A1 MSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 MSL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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