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AF51 DDE

2001 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,662 mi
Last recorded54,662 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk69,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 DDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 54,662 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 54,644 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 53,777 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 52,977 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 52,070 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 52,053 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 50,839 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 50,839 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 46,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2017 44,928 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 42,364 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 42,364 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 41,381 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 37,447 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 34,922 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 30,682 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 28,769 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 27,640 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 26,159 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 24,505 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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AF51 DDE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF51 DDE, 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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AF51 DDE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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