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ABZ 576

2001 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

55,637 mi
Last recorded55,637 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk69,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABZ 576
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 55,637 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 54,372 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 53,828 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 52,924 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 52,167 miles

front and rear tyres aged over 10 yrs

screen washer bottle leaks when full

Pass 18 Jun 2021 51,506 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 50,854 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 50,307 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 49,151 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 47,991 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 47,991 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 46,666 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 45,742 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 44,134 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 43,046 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 43,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 41,466 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 39,033 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 37,038 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 35,394 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 33,088 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 30,736 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 27,043 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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ABZ 576 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 ABZ 576, 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 ABZ 576 registered?

ABZ 576 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is ABZ 576 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABZ 576 shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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