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A9 VTW

2001 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

99,109 mi
Last recorded99,109 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk69,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 VTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 99,109 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 98,896 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 98,239 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 97,867 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 97,832 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2021 96,560 miles

Minor dampness of oil pipe from autobox

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17'' (5.2.3 (e))

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

Washers poor

Pass 1 May 2019 95,241 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 93,164 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 90,389 miles

Nearside Front mudflap loose

Pass 11 Sep 2015 89,213 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 86,689 miles

offside front wiper blade splitting

Pass 11 Sep 2013 83,669 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 80,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 78,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 74,610 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 72,107 miles

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 24 Sep 2008 67,856 miles

nearside wiper splitting

Pass 5 Sep 2007 59,135 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 44,667 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 36,177 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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A9 VTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 A9 VTW, 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

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What year was A9 VTW registered?

A9 VTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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