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A4 SCE

2001 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,447 mi
Last recorded77,447 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk69,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 SCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 77,447 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

differential has slight oil leak

Pass 9 May 2025 76,713 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 75,488 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 74,519 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2022 73,546 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 72,279 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 72,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 70,800 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 69,877 miles

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

slight surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Fail 20 May 2019 69,806 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill end (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill end (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

slight surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 23 May 2018 68,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 67,117 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 67,117 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 66,024 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 64,515 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 64,387 miles

slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Pass 14 May 2013 63,752 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 62,233 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 56,432 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 51,582 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 46,402 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 41,152 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 36,392 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 29,655 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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A4 SCE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A4 SCE, 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 A4 SCE registered?

A4 SCE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is A4 SCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 SCE shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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