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AE51 CUT

2001 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

55,107 mi
Last recorded55,107 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk69,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 CUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 55,107 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 54,493 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 52,471 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 51,322 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 49,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 48,826 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 47,194 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 44,270 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 42,084 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav mount ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 40,135 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 36,896 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 34,595 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 18 Sep 2013 30,631 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 28,065 miles

front tyres wearing badly inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2011 24,410 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 20,795 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 18,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 20 Sep 2008 15,420 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 12,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 12,273 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 10,141 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 10,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AE51 CUT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 AE51 CUT, 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

How do I check the history of AE51 CUT?

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What year was AE51 CUT registered?

AE51 CUT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AE51 CUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 CUT shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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