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AB51 MOB

2001 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

87,154 mi
Last recorded87,154 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk69,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB51 MOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 87,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 4mm front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 86,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 4mm front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both Sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 82,815 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 82,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 80,014 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 72,181 miles

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

Under covers fitted obscuring some prescribed area's.

Fail 8 Oct 2020 72,180 miles

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

N/S main beam bulb not sitting correctly.

N/S number plate not working.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under covers fitted obscuring some prescribed area's.

Pass 20 Aug 2020 71,903 miles

covers over both outer sills

Fail 20 Aug 2020 71,903 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

covers over both outer sills

Pass 4 Sep 2019 71,410 miles

covers over both outer sills

Pass 29 Aug 2018 68,200 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r, n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

covers fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2018 68,200 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r, n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2017 63,221 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 56,535 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 50,540 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 45,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 41,092 miles

eml light on

Fail 14 Sep 2012 41,082 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

eml light on

Pass 31 Aug 2011 36,446 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2010 30,102 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 27,160 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 27,160 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 22,069 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 19,625 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 14,464 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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AB51 MOB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AB51 MOB, 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 AB51 MOB registered?

AB51 MOB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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