CarVerify

Free Car Check

A25 HMW

2001 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (23 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.8%

Mileage

57,969 mi
Last recorded57,969 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk69,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 HMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

23 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 57,969 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 53,752 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 53,418 miles

E.M.L on.

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

Pass 31 May 2023 52,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 51,773 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 51,054 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 48,833 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 48,814 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 47,806 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 running along underbody (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture in lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 46,037 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 46,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 45,944 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 43,757 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 Jun 2016 40,313 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet damaged (8.4.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 36,965 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 33,968 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 33,527 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 30,988 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear diff oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 25 May 2011 25,828 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 23,281 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 18,661 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 16,964 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 14,640 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 12,363 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
Full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A25 HMW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.8%.

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 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 A25 HMW, 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

How do I check the history of A25 HMW?

You can check the full history of A25 HMW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A25 HMW registered?

A25 HMW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is A25 HMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 HMW shows 24 tests with a 95.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A25 HMW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A25 HMW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.