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AG51 ZJE

2001 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

79,105 mi
Last recorded79,105 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk69,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 ZJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 79,105 miles

corrosion forming around front and rear subframes

Pass 9 Mar 2021 78,411 miles

corrosion on and around front subframe

Fail 8 Mar 2021 78,441 miles

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

corrosion on and around front subframe

Pass 14 May 2020 77,943 miles

exhaust centre silencer outer skins corroded

Fail 14 May 2020 77,943 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust centre silencer outer skins corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2019 77,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 77,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 75,470 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 73,511 miles

NSF Ttyre perished.

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 65,970 miles

engine cover fitted

exhaust bracket broken - system still supported

under-trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2015 65,609 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 63,370 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 61,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f screen washer half blocked

rear brake pads half worn.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 58,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 May 2011 55,422 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 49,469 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 49,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 43,497 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 43,497 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 42,098 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 42,091 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 40,228 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 33,904 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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AG51 ZJE 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 AG51 ZJE, 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 AG51 ZJE registered?

AG51 ZJE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is AG51 ZJE safe to buy?

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