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A25 FLO

2001 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

114,019 mi
Last recorded114,019 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk69,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 FLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 114,019 miles

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

General surface corrosion apparent on suspension components

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Plastic over covers fitted on sills

Fail 8 Jan 2026 114,002 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

General surface corrosion apparent on suspension components

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Plastic over covers fitted on sills

Pass 14 Apr 2021 111,004 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing rusty

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2020 106,170 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 106,161 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2019 102,361 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 102,358 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Indicator lens missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 98,098 miles

Exhaust Rear Heat Shield Loose

Exhaust System Deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Within Door Mirror (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Plastic Sill Covers Fitted Making It Difficult To Assess Any Corrosion.

coil spring corroded Both Have Corrosion At The Bottoms (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 May 2018 98,098 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Require Adjustment To Hit Windscreen. (8.2.3)

Exhaust Rear Heat Shield Loose

Exhaust System Deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Within Door Mirror (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Plastic Sill Covers Fitted Making It Difficult To Assess Any Corrosion.

coil spring corroded Both Have Corrosion At The Bottoms (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 95,099 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 95,099 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 90,998 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 81,967 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 71,940 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 70,687 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 70,685 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 66,408 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 61,343 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 61,341 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2010 54,864 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2009 45,227 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 39,747 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 34,333 miles

BAS ESP light on dash.

nail passenger side front tyre.

Pass 1 Apr 2006 30,141 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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A25 FLO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 A25 FLO, 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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A25 FLO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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