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A1 ULJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

110,214 mi
Last recorded110,214 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk69,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 ULJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 110,214 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 110,026 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Jun 2023 109,612 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 109,607 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 108,724 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 108,364 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 107,059 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 104,576 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (where brake pipe meets flexi) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (where it brake pipe meets flexi) (3.6.B.2c)

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 23 Dec 2016 104,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 104,027 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 101,092 miles

Exhaust bracket snapped but system is still adequately supported

Pass 11 Dec 2013 97,286 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 96,048 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 90,964 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 90,964 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 84,959 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 79,802 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 75,020 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 70,302 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 66,622 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 63,251 miles

rear tyres on legal limit

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 ULJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A1 ULJ, 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 ULJ registered?

A1 ULJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is A1 ULJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 ULJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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