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AN51 CHR

2001 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

115,248 mi
Last recorded115,248 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk69,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN51 CHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2023 115,248 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

slight play both inner steering arms

Pass 21 Sep 2022 108,690 miles

general under side rust

Fail 21 Sep 2022 108,690 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

general under side rust

Pass 23 Dec 2021 103,919 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 103,661 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front corner taped up

under side rusty , sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2020 98,625 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 98,624 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 88,662 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 88,662 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 82,045 miles

Front Exhaust hangers corroded

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 78,333 miles

Bonnet struts worn, will not hold open bonnet

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

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

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

Play in drag link system

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 78,251 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Bonnet struts worn, will not hold open bonnet

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

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

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

Play in drag link system

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 72,686 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front spring top mount slightly corroded.

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush barrel bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 72,682 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front spring top mount slightly corroded.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush barrel bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 68,816 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 59,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 59,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 51,352 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 51,345 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 1 May 2012 38,760 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 36,017 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 36,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

Pass 20 May 2010 33,346 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 38,182 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 23,833 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 23,429 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 20,918 miles

o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r tyres split

Pass 1 Jun 2006 15,852 miles

all 4 tyres starting to 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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AN51 CHR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 AN51 CHR, 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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AN51 CHR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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