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AJ51 UXN

2001 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

67,480 mi
Last recorded67,480 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk69,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 UXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 67,480 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Fail 19 Sep 2025 67,476 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Oct 2024 64,601 miles

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

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

heavy undersealed

Pass 27 Jul 2023 62,811 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2023 62,799 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all suspension components corroded

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 60,573 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front steering idler arms slight play

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 60,570 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front steering idler arms slight play

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 57,703 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear subframe corroded

undertray fitted

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 21 Jul 2020 57,375 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2019 57,134 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 57,128 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 57,028 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 30 Apr 2018 57,021 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

off side front and off side rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 4 May 2017 56,717 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 56,040 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 55,390 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 55,041 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 53,899 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 51,514 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 46,967 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front number plate showing signs of delamination

Pass 2 Oct 2009 43,943 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,308 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 33,961 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 26,422 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)

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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AJ51 UXN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc 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 AJ51 UXN, 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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AJ51 UXN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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