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A27 PLM

2001 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

72,465 mi
Last recorded72,465 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk69,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA27 PLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 72,465 miles

Rear UPPER AND LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

Pass 5 Sep 2024 71,343 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 71,341 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released intermittent suspect faulty brake light switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2023 70,643 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 68,541 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 65,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 65,830 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 65,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 65,824 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 64,834 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

extensive under trays restricting view

Fail 4 Mar 2019 64,834 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

extensive under trays restricting view

Pass 29 Dec 2017 63,966 miles

centre section exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

Fail 29 Dec 2017 63,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre section exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 29 Dec 2016 61,664 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust

under treys fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Dec 2016 61,664 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to exhaust

under treys fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Dec 2015 59,427 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 57,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 56,258 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 54,557 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 54,557 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 52,478 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 52,478 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 47,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in steering box

Pass 8 Aug 2011 47,142 miles

Slight play in steering box

Pass 12 Aug 2010 43,133 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 4,425 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 36,969 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 36,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 14 Dec 2007 319,843 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 26,438 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 26,438 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 22,754 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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A27 PLM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 A27 PLM, 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 A27 PLM registered?

A27 PLM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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