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AE51 MPX

2001 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,657 mi
Last recorded106,657 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk69,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 MPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 106,657 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush - perished/split (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 104,548 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

abnormal ware both rear tyres

all suspension components heavily corroded

unable to inspect sills due to plastic covers

under side of vehicle showing deterioration

Fail 22 Jun 2021 104,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

abnormal ware both rear tyres

all suspension components heavily corroded

unable to inspect sills due to plastic covers

under side of vehicle showing deterioration

Pass 23 Jun 2020 102,802 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides shock bodies heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms inner bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock mount/body area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror/side repeater damaged

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm play in steering box movement (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all link rods/arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all link rod/arm bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded - especially at body mount areas

Fail 16 Jun 2020 102,802 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rearmost boot drop closing/inner panel corroded/holed (alongside exhaust box area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides shock bodies heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms inner bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock mount/body area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror/side repeater damaged

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm play in steering box movement (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all link rods/arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all link rod/arm bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded - especially at body mount areas

Pass 2 Jul 2019 101,032 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 101,031 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

travel on handbrake

Pass 12 Jun 2018 97,033 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 91,147 miles

corrosion noted on all steel brake pipes

Pass 29 Jun 2016 88,154 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 84,926 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 80,104 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 80,104 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 77,539 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 11 Oct 2013 77,539 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Oct 2012 72,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 19 Oct 2011 67,939 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 3 Nov 2010 62,427 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 57,198 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

outer sills plastic covered

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 19 Oct 2009 57,193 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

outer sills plastic covered

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 10 Oct 2008 52,550 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 47,555 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 43,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wiper blade/rubber ends split

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 MPX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AE51 MPX, 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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AE51 MPX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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