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AF51 FAZ

2001 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

85,699 mi
Last recorded85,699 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk69,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 FAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 85,699 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 85,696 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 85,628 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 85,492 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 85,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 83,244 miles

rear brake pads worn low

windscreen chipped

Pass 20 Sep 2017 82,463 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 81,496 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 80,336 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 79,701 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 79,085 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 77,563 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 75,724 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2012 75,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2011 69,462 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 61,745 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 61,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 53,574 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 47,575 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 47,575 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 42,085 miles

front brake pads look low

Pass 19 Aug 2006 37,402 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs lipped

front lower arm bushes early signs of perishing

rear number plate discoloured

slight play in steering idliers

Fail 27 Aug 2005 30,466 miles

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

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

rear number plate discoloured

slight play in steering arms

various stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 27 Aug 2005 30,466 miles

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

rear number plate discoloured

slight play in steering arms

various stonechips in swept area of windscreen

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 FAZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FAZ, 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 AF51 FAZ registered?

AF51 FAZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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