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A2 RDA

2001 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,083 mi
Last recorded60,083 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk69,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 RDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 60,083 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 58,380 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 57,371 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 56,357 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 55,553 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 54,103 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 52,726 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 50,438 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 48,353 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 46,754 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 44,360 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 42,437 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 41,034 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 39,270 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 37,264 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 35,309 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 35,309 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 32,671 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 29,949 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 60,680 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

oil leak from crancshaft oil sill

Pass 27 Jan 2007 24,462 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 28 Jan 2006 19,965 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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A2 RDA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A2 RDA, 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 A2 RDA registered?

A2 RDA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is A2 RDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 RDA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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